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, Bodø and Kristiansand.
| Month | Averagesea temperature | Our opinion | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F to 45°F | freezing swimming | Sea temperature in Norway in january |
| February | 38°F to 44°F | freezing swimming | Sea temperature in Norway in february |
| March | 37°F to 43°F | freezing swimming | Sea temperature in Norway in march |
| April | 40°F to 44°F | freezing swimming | Sea temperature in Norway in april |
| May | 44°F to 53°F | freezing swimming | Sea temperature in Norway in may |
| June | 49°F to 60°F | cold swimming* | Sea temperature in Norway in june |
| July | 53°F to 65°F | cool swimming* | Sea temperature in Norway in july |
| August | 54°F to 66°F | cool swimming* | Sea temperature in Norway in august |
| September | 51°F to 61°F | cold swimming* | Sea temperature in Norway in september |
| October | 48°F to 55°F | freezing swimming | Sea temperature in Norway in october |
| November | 46°F to 51°F | freezing swimming | Sea temperature in Norway in november |
| December | 43°F to 47°F | freezing swimming | Sea temperature in Norway in december |
* 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.
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, Bodø and Kristiansand.