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Norway Snapshot

Because of the Gulf Stream, the climate in Norway is noticeably warmer than what would otherwise be expected at such high latitude. Summers can be moderately warm (up to 30 degrees Celsius), even in northern areas, but only for limited periods. The length of the winter and amount of snow varies around the country. In the north there is more snow and winters are dark; on the southern and western coasts, winters are moderate and rainy, while further inland the temperature can get below -25 degrees Celsius. March, April, October and November tend to be the rainiest months. Snow usually starts to fall in October/November in the northern areas (and in higher altitudes) and generally melts by the end of April. The Northern Lights are visible from parts of Norway, with September to April usually presenting the optimal conditions for viewing.
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Norway at a glance

  • 2
  • Oslo (population 483,000)
  • 4.6 million
  • Norwegian Bokmal, Norwegian Nynorsk
  • NOK
  • (GMT+01:00) Brussels, Copenhagen, Madrid, Paris
  • Type C (European 2-pin), Type F (German 2-pin, side clip earth)
  • +47

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