Kulturkirken Jakob

Church Converted Oslo church hosting arts and cultural events

Kulturkirken Jakob in central Oslo functions as both parish church and cultural venue; visitors attend concerts, exhibitions and events staged in the church’s historic space close to the city centre.

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Kulturkirken Jakob
59.9182, 10.7544
Hours vary with events; typically open during performances and services

How to Get to Kulturkirken Jakob #

Located in central Oslo - reachable on foot from the Grønland and St. Hanshaugen districts and by multiple tram and bus lines. Exact route depends on starting point; consult Oslo public transport (Ruter) for the best connection.

Tips for Visiting Kulturkirken Jakob #

  • Check the church's event calendar: Kulturkirken Jakob hosts concerts and performances that show the space at its best acoustically and visually.
  • Arrive early for evening concerts-seating can be limited and the interior effect is intimate, not cavernous.

Best Time to Visit Kulturkirken Jakob #

Best checked against the venue calendar - visits are most rewarding when timed with a concert or exhibition.

Autumn-Winter concert season
September-March · -5-10°C (Oslo average)
Rich program of concerts and cultural events held during the indoor season.
Spring-Summer
April-August · 5-20°C
Fewer scheduled events but the city's festival calendar brings occasional performances.

Weather & Climate near Kulturkirken Jakob #

Climate

Kulturkirken Jakob's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -6°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (717 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit
JulyMayJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
31°
Warmest Month
-31°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 0°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-6°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

48 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.7h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

37 Poor

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-6°
98%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

34 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.0h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

52 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
11.6h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

62 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

41 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
14.3h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
17°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

44 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
High
16.8h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° 21°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

65 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
18.2h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

74 Very Good

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
13° 23°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

73 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
17.5h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

64 Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° 21°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

78 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
15.3h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C. The wettest month with 79 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

62 Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
15°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

79 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Low
12.6h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

78 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
10.0h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

74 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.4h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-4°
97%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

51 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
5.9h daylight

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