What the governments of the United Kingdom, the United States and Canada tell their own citizens about travelling to Norway, in their own words, plus practical help with packing.
Travel advice levels
Each government rates the risks for its own citizens, on its own scale. The levels are shown exactly as published; they are not equivalent to each other and are not combined here.
UK
United KingdomForeign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Does not advise against travel
No numbered levels
Updated 25 August 2026
Latest change, in the source's words:Removal of information about an ongoing air traffic controllers' strike ('Warnings and insurance' page).
The official source shows no update to this advice in over 12 months. Check the official page for the current version.
Trip Rulebook could not refresh this source since 30 September 2026. The official website may have newer advice.
Emergency numbers
From the section “Emergency services in Norway” of the UK government's travel advice for Norway, written for British travellers. Reproduced without changes to the wording; formatting adapted.
Fire: 110
Police: 112
Ambulance: 113
Local laws and customs
From the section “Laws and cultural differences” of the UK government's travel advice for Norway, written for British travellers. Reproduced without changes to the wording; formatting adapted.
Illegal drugs
Illegal drugs, including cannabis, carry severe penalties. You should expect a long jail sentence and heavy fines for possessing, using or smuggling illegal drugs, including when transiting through the airport.
Airports in Norway have excellent technology and security for detecting illegal items. This is also used to scan the baggage of transiting passengers.
Drones
To fly any type of drone in Norway you need to be registered as an operator in either Norway or an EU/EFTA country and have liability insurance. Other conditions apply and certain areas are no fly zones. Familiarise yourself with local requirements at Norwegian civil aviation authority website.
Travelling with medicines
From the section “Medication” of the UK government's travel advice for Norway, written for British travellers. Reproduced without changes to the wording; formatting adapted.
The legal status and regulation of some medicines prescribed or bought in the UK can be different in other countries.
From the section “Extreme weather and natural disasters” of the UK government's travel advice for Norway, written for British travellers. Reproduced without changes to the wording; formatting adapted.
Extreme weather, floods and landslides can happen. You should follow the advice of local authorities.
The weather can change quickly, producing Arctic conditions even in summer on exposed mountain tops. Extreme weather can cause floods and landslides.
The winter is long and can last well into April. Temperatures can drop to -25°C and below. There is also a high wind chill factor, particularly in unsheltered areas and mountain ranges. Weather conditions can worsen quickly.
Wildfires
There is a risk of wildfires, especially during hot and dry periods. Police enforce bans on campfires in many areas.
What to pack
Practical suggestions from Trip Rulebook, based on open data and fixed rules. They are not safety or legal advice: rules on clothing, medicines and restricted items are covered only by the official text on this page.
Chargers and plugs
Plug typesCF
Voltage230/400 V
Frequency50 Hz
Plug and voltage data: Wikipedia, “Mains electricity by country”, CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence), retrieved 2026-09-29. Sockets in hotels can differ; the label on your charger (for example “INPUT 100–240V”) tells you which voltages it accepts.
Clothes for the weather
Rainfall Average temperature
January
Average
-6 °C (22 °F)
Lows
-9 °C (16 °F)
Highs
-3 °C (27 °F)
Rain
107 mm (4.2 in)
Warm jacket or coat, jumper and long trousers.
Nights below freezing on average: hat, gloves and warm layers.
Frequent rain on average: a rain jacket or umbrella.
February
Average
-6 °C (22 °F)
Lows
-9 °C (16 °F)
Highs
-3 °C (27 °F)
Rain
84 mm (3.3 in)
Warm jacket or coat, jumper and long trousers.
Nights below freezing on average: hat, gloves and warm layers.
Some rain on average: a compact umbrella.
March
Average
-3 °C (26 °F)
Lows
-7 °C (19 °F)
Highs
0 °C (32 °F)
Rain
80 mm (3.2 in)
Warm jacket or coat, jumper and long trousers.
Nights below freezing on average: hat, gloves and warm layers.
Some rain on average: a compact umbrella.
April
Average
1 °C (33 °F)
Lows
-3 °C (26 °F)
Highs
4 °C (40 °F)
Rain
60 mm (2.3 in)
Warm jacket or coat, jumper and long trousers.
Nights below freezing on average: hat, gloves and warm layers.
Some rain on average: a compact umbrella.
May
Average
5 °C (41 °F)
Lows
1 °C (34 °F)
Highs
9 °C (49 °F)
Rain
64 mm (2.5 in)
Warm jacket or coat, jumper and long trousers.
Some rain on average: a compact umbrella.
June
Average
9 °C (49 °F)
Lows
5 °C (42 °F)
Highs
13 °C (56 °F)
Rain
81 mm (3.2 in)
Warm jacket or coat, jumper and long trousers.
Some rain on average: a compact umbrella.
July
Average
12 °C (54 °F)
Lows
8 °C (47 °F)
Highs
16 °C (61 °F)
Rain
91 mm (3.6 in)
Light jacket or fleece and long sleeves.
Some rain on average: a compact umbrella.
August
Average
11 °C (52 °F)
Lows
7 °C (45 °F)
Highs
15 °C (59 °F)
Rain
106 mm (4.2 in)
Light jacket or fleece and long sleeves.
Frequent rain on average: a rain jacket or umbrella.
September
Average
7 °C (45 °F)
Lows
4 °C (39 °F)
Highs
11 °C (51 °F)
Rain
108 mm (4.2 in)
Warm jacket or coat, jumper and long trousers.
Frequent rain on average: a rain jacket or umbrella.
October
Average
2 °C (36 °F)
Lows
0 °C (32 °F)
Highs
5 °C (41 °F)
Rain
121 mm (4.8 in)
Warm jacket or coat, jumper and long trousers.
Nights below freezing on average: hat, gloves and warm layers.
Frequent rain on average: a rain jacket or umbrella.
November
Average
-2 °C (28 °F)
Lows
-4 °C (24 °F)
Highs
0 °C (32 °F)
Rain
105 mm (4.1 in)
Warm jacket or coat, jumper and long trousers.
Nights below freezing on average: hat, gloves and warm layers.
Frequent rain on average: a rain jacket or umbrella.
December
Average
-5 °C (24 °F)
Lows
-7 °C (19 °F)
Highs
-2 °C (29 °F)
Rain
116 mm (4.6 in)
Warm jacket or coat, jumper and long trousers.
Nights below freezing on average: hat, gloves and warm layers.
Frequent rain on average: a rain jacket or umbrella.
National averages for 1991-2020. Coasts, mountains and regions can be very different, and any given year can be warmer, colder or wetter. Suggestions come from fixed rules based on these averages. Climate data: World Bank Climate Change Knowledge Portal, observed climate data (CRU TS), CRU TS (cru_ts4.09), Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia, CC BY 4.0 (licence).
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