Sofienberg Church

Church Historic church in Oslo's Sofienberg neighborhood

Stone church near Sofienberg Park in Oslo’s Grünerløkka; hosts services, concerts and attracts visitors walking the neighbourhood.

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Sofienberg Church
Sofienberg Kirke, Oslo (near Sofienbergparken), Oslo, Norway
59.9224, 10.7661
Generally open to visitors during daylight hours; service times vary
Free (church services may have donation requests)

How to Get to Sofienberg Church #

A short walk from Olaf Ryes plass tram stop (lines 11/12) or from Grønland/Sofienbergparken by city buses-it’s centrally located in Oslo’s Grünerløkka district.

Tips for Visiting Sofienberg Church #

  • Attend a noon or evening organ recital if available-local parish bulletins list musical events.
  • The church sits near Sofienberg Park-combine a visit with a stroll through the park to see local life.
  • Photography during services should be avoided; check with church staff for guided history notes.

Best Time to Visit Sofienberg Church #

A neighbourhood church visited year-round; summer offers easier wandering of surrounding streets and parks.

Summer
Jun-Aug · 15-25°C
Long daylight and pleasant weather for walking the surrounding Grünerløkka neighbourhood.
Winter
Dec-Feb · -5-5°C
Short daylight and cold; indoor concerts and church services are atmospheric in the darker months.

Weather & Climate near Sofienberg Church #

Climate

Sofienberg Church'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 (718 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° -1°
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 -3°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 (66 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

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

Weather

66 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 12°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 (77 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

64 Good

Comfort

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

Weather

77 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. The wettest month with 79 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

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

Weather

79 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
-5°
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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