Temperatures in Norway to drop by half next week

Norwegians enjoying unseasonably warm spring weather should prepare for a sharp cooldown, as temperatures are expected to fall by nearly half across much of the country next week, Dagbladet reports.

After days of summer-like conditions—with highs reaching 25°C in parts of southern Norway—forecasts from Yr and the Norwegian Meteorological Institute now predict a significant drop. By midweek, eastern regions may see daytime temperatures plummet to around 12°C, while other areas will experience wind, rain showers, and even sleet.

“The temperature drop is due to cold air masses arriving from the northwest, which will lower temperatures nationwide,” said duty meteorologist Emili Carin Rønning. While eastern Norway may still see sunny spells, she noted that 15°C would be “a nice spring day” under the new conditions.

Western Norway, including Bergen, faces scattered rain and overcast skies, while northern regions could see near-winter conditions. A yellow wind warning has been issued for Nordland, Troms, and Finnmark, with gusts of 30–35 m/s expected—strong enough to reduce visibility due to blowing snow. Drivers are advised to check road conditions via the Norwegian Public Roads Administration.

Rønning cautioned that the brief warm spell is over for now. “This was the last summer-like day for a while,” she said, though she added that temperatures may gradually recover in mid-May. As for Norway’s Constitution Day (17 May), she remained cautiously optimistic: “There’s a good chance of decent weather, though some places might see rain. If so, a parade with an umbrella is still an option.”