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 at a Glance#
About Olaf Ryes plass#
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.
Weather & Climate near Olaf Ryes plass#
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).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -6° - 0° | -8° | 48 mm | overcast | 98% | 3.5 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.7h |
| February | Poor | -6° - 0° | -7° | 34 mm | overcast | 98% | 3.3 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.0h |
| March | Poor | -3° - 4° | -3° | 52 mm | overcast | 93% | 3.3 m/s | 0.3 low | 11.6h |
| April | Good | 1° - 10° | 3° | 41 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 3.4 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 14.3h |
| May | Very Good | 7° - 17° | 12° | 44 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 3.5 m/s | 1.0 high | 16.8h |
| June | Very Good | 11° - 21° | 16° | 65 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 3.4 m/s | 1.4 high | 18.2h |
| July | Very Good | 13° - 23° | 18° | 73 mm | overcast | 81% | 3.2 m/s | 1.3 high | 17.5h |
| August | Good | 11° - 21° | 16° | 78 mm | overcast | 84% | 3.2 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 15.3h |
| September | Good | 7° - 15° | 11° | 79 mm | overcast | 87% | 3.5 m/s | 0.5 low | 12.6h |
| October | Acceptable | 4° - 10° | 4° | 78 mm | overcast | 93% | 3.5 m/s | 0.1 low | 10.0h |
| November | Poor | -1° - 4° | -2° | 74 mm | overcast | 96% | 3.5 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.4h |
| December | Poor | -4° - 1° | -6° | 51 mm | overcast | 97% | 3.4 m/s | 0.0 low | 5.9h |
