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Intro: How to make the move

Oslo combines urban Nordic cool with unspoiled nature. Whatever stage you are in work and life-in-general, we are happy that you are considering Oslo as your next home and look forward to welcoming you here.

To help you navigate and prepare for your move, check out the tips below. If you’ve already moved to Oslo, refer to Relocation Resources and explore the Oslopolitan website to connect with valuable networks and the many community resources available to you.For detailed information on immigration requirements specific to you, visit UDI, the Norwegian Directorate of Immigration.

  1. 01 Do I need a job?
  2. 02 Find a job in Norway
  3. 03 Recognition of foreign education
  4. 04 Secure your residence permit
  5. 05 How to get a D-number or national identification number
  6. 06 Open a Norwegian bank account
  7. 07 How to find housing in Oslo
  8. 08 Bring your family
  9. 09 Relocation services and customs
  10. 10 Cost of living in Oslo
  11. 11 Weather & climate in Oslo
  12. 12 Things to consider & what to expect in Oslo
  13. 13 Are you moving to Oslo as a student?
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11 Weather & climate in Oslo

Discover the unique weather and climate of Norway, where locals embrace all seasons with appropriate attire. From freezing winters perfect for skiing in the surrounding forests to mild summers inviting you to enjoy the refreshing waters, be prepared for the diverse range of temperatures and pack your woolens alongside your bathing suit.

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Munch Museum in Oslo

Photo: VisitOSLO/Didrick Stenersen

In Norway we have a saying - there’s no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothes. This might seem like an odd sales pitch, but to Norwegians, this is very much a real sentiment.

Weather in the Oslo region

In winter, temperatures can reach down to minus 20 degrees Celsius (or even colder if you travel further north or up in the mountains) so wool and windbreakers are essential. It is wise to dress in layers, starting with wool closest to your skin. Pretty much the second the temperature drops and it starts to snow, you’ll see the metro and buses filling up with people wearing sporty and colorful softshell clothes and carrying skis and poles, heading towards “Marka” – the big forest around Oslo.

In summer, temperatures are much milder, oftentimes reaching 25 or even 30 plus degrees Celsius. The water during summer usually holds a temperature around 18-22 plus degrees Celsius. In other words, bring your bathing suit – and your woolies!

Sauna i sentrum VO09287 Foto Fara Mohri

What about testing out winter bathing with sauna in Oslo?

Photo: VisitOSLO/Fara Mohri

Operastranda VO07751 Foto Didrick Stenersen

You may even go swimming in down town Oslo, this is next to the Opera house.

Photo: VisitOSLO/Didrick Stenersen

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