St. Olav's Cathedral, Oslo

Church Roman Catholic cathedral serving Oslo's Catholic community

Oslo’s Catholic cathedral occupies a central city block with neo-Gothic features, stained glass and regular services. Visitors include worshippers and those touring central Oslo, often on walking routes between the waterfront and downtown.

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St. Olav's Cathedral, Oslo
59.9185, 10.7442

Tips for Visiting St. Olav's Cathedral, Oslo #

  • Check the cathedral's official website or parish for mass and opening hours and plan your visit outside service times - that's the best way to see the interior without interruptions.
  • Visit midweek in the late morning or mid-afternoon to avoid the larger weekend and Sunday crowds that gather for worship and tourist groups.
  • If you want context, contact the parish or visitor desk ahead of time to ask about guided visits or brief introductions; many small city cathedrals arrange short tours on request.

Best Time to Visit St. Olav's Cathedral, Oslo #

Best visited in late spring or early autumn to enjoy milder conditions and avoid the peak summer crowds inside the cathedral.

Spring
Apr-May · 0-12°C
Milder days and increasing daylight; indoor visits are comfortable and crowds are moderate.
Summer (peak)
Jun-Aug · 15-22°C
Warmest and longest days but also the busiest time for tourists - expect more visitors at services and special events.
Winter
Dec-Feb · below 0-2°C
Cold and dark; the interior is quieter with fewer tourists, though holiday services may draw visitors.

Weather & Climate near St. Olav's Cathedral, Oslo #

Climate

St. Olav's Cathedral, Oslo'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 (726 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 (35 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

37 Poor

Comfort

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

Weather

35 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 (53 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

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

Weather

53 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 10°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° 20°
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 (74 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

74 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
13° 22°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

74 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 (79 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

64 Good

Comfort

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

Weather

79 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 80 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

62 Good

Comfort

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

Weather

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

October

October is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with 80 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

80 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 (75 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

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

Weather

75 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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