Olaf Ryes plass
Park Urban square and park in Oslo's Grünerløkka district
Pocket park and square in Oslo’s Grünerløkka district, Olaf Ryes plass sits among cafés, secondhand shops and seasonal markets - a neighbourhood meeting point.
Olaf Ryes plass is a public square and park in the Grünerløkka neighbourhood of Oslo, named after the 19th-century military officer Olaf Rye. It serves as one of the green focal points of the district and is a popular local gathering and recreation area.
The site features lawns, trees and seating and is bordered by residential buildings, cafes and small shops typical of Grünerløkka. It is used for informal recreation, picnics and neighbourhood events during warmer months.
The park dates from the period of Grünerløkka’s urban development in the 19th century and carries the name of Olaf Rye as a local toponym. It lies within walking or a short tram ride of central Oslo and the city’s major cultural and commercial streets.
Located in central Grünerløkka near Thorvald Meyers gate, the square is easily reached from Oslo’s downtown by public transport and on foot.
- Local use: Surrounded by cafes, shops and residential streets, it functions as a neighbourhood green space and meeting point in Grünerløkka.
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Olaf Ryes plass'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).
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 0°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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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.
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October
October is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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