Due to the Gulf Stream and prevailing westerlies, Norway experiences warmer temperatures and more precipitation than expected at such northern latitudes, especially along the coast. The mainland experiences four distinct seasons, with colder winters and less precipitation inland. The northernmost part has a mostly maritime Subarctic climate, while Svalbard has an Arctic tundra climate.

There are large seasonal variations in daylight. In areas north of the Arctic Circle, the summer sun may never completely descend beneath the horizon, hence Norway's description as the "Land of the Midnight Sun." During summer, inhabitants south of the Arctic Circle still experience sunlight nearly 20 of the day's 24 hours.

When to go
May to September is best period. Weather is nice, no crowds and you can experience the "midnight sun" phenomena, especially north of the Artic Circle. At Nordkapp, in the far north, the sun stays out from 13 May to 29 July.

Even if winters are cold, dark and most of the hotels are closed, you should take a few days off to enjoy the magic of Aurora Borealis.


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