Best time to swim in Norway Sea temperature by month
Do you want to go to the seaside in Norway? But when should you go to be sure to enjoy good sea water temperature and be able to swim for a long time? Now or another month during the year? On this page, find the sea temperature by month in Norway.
Swimming in Norway by month
Discover swimming conditions in detail in Norway by month below. Click on the links for each month to see details about the sea temperature in the cities of: Oslo, Bergen, Lofoten, Stavanger and Trondheim.
| Month | Average Sea temperature | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F to 45°F | freezing swimming |
| February | 38°F to 44°F | freezing swimming |
| March | 37°F to 43°F | freezing swimming |
| April | 40°F to 44°F | freezing swimming |
| May | 43°F to 53°F | freezing swimming |
| June | 49°F to 60°F | cold swimming* |
| July | 53°F to 65°F | cool swimming* |
| August | 54°F to 66°F | cool swimming* |
| September | 51°F to 61°F | cold swimming* |
| October | 48°F to 55°F | freezing swimming |
| November | 46°F to 51°F | freezing swimming |
| December | 43°F to 48°F | freezing swimming |
* in at least part of the area.
Where and when should you swim in Norway?
Best time to swim in Bergen
No month is favorable as far as sea temperature for swimming in Bergen.
Best time to swim in Lofoten
No month is favorable as far as sea temperature for swimming in Lofoten.
Best time to swim in Stavanger
No month is favorable as far as sea temperature for swimming in Stavanger.
Best time to swim in Trondheim
No month is favorable as far as sea temperature for swimming in Trondheim.
Other cities and places in Norway:
Water temperatures in Norway over the entire year
On this chart, we show you the variation of the average sea water temperature in Norway for the cities of: Oslo, Bergen, Lofoten, Stavanger and Trondheim.