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Destination Guides - Europe / Norway
Travel Advice on Health, Climate, Local Info, Customs and Laws
| Vaccinations & Health Alerts |
| Take out a EHIC before travelling. Be aware the temperatures in Norway plummet during the winter months and cold injuries are likely. Follow the advice given. |
| Seasonal Climate |
| Month |
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
| Temp (c) |
-5 |
-2 |
4 |
8 |
12 |
15 |
15 |
13 |
8 |
2 |
0 |
-2 |
| Rainfall (cm) |
5 |
4 |
3 |
5 |
5 |
8 |
9 |
10 |
9 |
8 |
7 |
6 |
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| Winters are long and extremely cold. Summers are warm. Expect rain (snow in the winter) all year. Norway has almost complete darkness in the winter. |
BBC - Weather Centre - Forecast for Oslo, Norway
| Friday |
Max Temp: 14°C (57°F), Min Temp: 13°C (55°F), Wind Direction: ENE, Wind Speed: 7mph, Visibility: good, Pressure: 1020mb, Humidity: 85%, UV risk: low, Sunrise: 06:34CEST, Sunset: 19:53CEST |
| Saturday |
Max Temp: 15°C (59°F), Min Temp: 15°C (59°F), Wind Direction: S, Wind Speed: 6mph, Visibility: moderate, Pressure: 1014mb, Humidity: 96%, UV risk: low, Sunrise: 06:36CEST, Sunset: 19:50CEST |
| Sunday |
Max Temp: 17°C (63°F), Min Temp: 14°C (57°F), Wind Direction: SSW, Wind Speed: 9mph, Visibility: moderate, Pressure: 1012mb, Humidity: 91%, UV risk: low, Sunrise: 06:38CEST, Sunset: 19:47CEST |
(by the BBC Weather Centre in association with the Met Office) |
| Local Customs/Laws |
| Drugs and drink driving laws are much stricter than in the UK. This is a very expensive place to visit. |
| Getting Around |
| The winter weather does affect the ability to travel but only in the north of the country. Internal flights serve the country well, ferries link the coastal towns and the fjords. Car hire is expensive. Headlights must be on at all times and winter tyres are required in the winter months. The speed limits are lower than the UK. |
| Public Holidays/Festivals |
| 2010 dates are: New Year on 1 January, Easter from 2-5 April, May Day on 1 May, Ascension on 16 May, Whit Monday on 24 May, Constitution Day on 17 May, Santa Lucia on 13 December and Christmas on 25 & 26 December. |
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| Religion |
| Evangelical Lutheran |
| Visa Requirements |
| Not required. |
| British Embassy Details |
| Thomas Heftyesgate 8, 0244 Oslo. Tel: (+47) 2313 2738 |
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