Oslo Cathedral

Oslo, Norway

Oslo Cathedral
Photo: W. Bulach, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Oslo Cathedral is a Lutheran cathedral and a piece of cultural property in Norway. Built in 1697, this brick structure is an example of baroque architecture and is one of the 38 sights of Norway featured on this site.

Planning a visit

The cathedral is located in Oslo, 0 km from the capital. Travelers can reach the city via Oslo-Gardermoen International Airport, which is 37 km away. Visitors can combine a trip to the cathedral with visits to nearby sites such as Regjeringskvartalet, Storting, Oslo Opera House, Oslo City Hall, or the Munch Museum, all of which are within 0.9 km.

Weather in Oslo varies by month. July and August are the warmest months, with daily highs reaching 22 °C and 20 °C respectively, but these months also see the most rain, with about 91 mm and 101 mm. The coldest period is between December and February, when daily highs stay around -2 °C to -1 °C and lows reach as low as -8 °C. April and May offer milder temperatures, with highs between 9 °C and 16 °C, and fewer rainy days than the summer or autumn months.

Weather by month

The warmest month is July, with an average high of 22 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Average high, °C-2-149161922201593-1
Average low, °C-8-7-416111413940-6
Rainfall, mm684960536077911018910710066
Rainy days15131291314161614141415

Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.

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