The climate in Scandinavia is very similar to that in the northeastern United States, though rarely as hot in the summer or as cold in the winter. Thanks to the warming effects of the Gulf Stream, Scandinavia has relatively mild winters. The four seasons are quite distinct in various regions, so pack and dress accordingly. Average day-time temperatures in Fahrenheit: It is very helpful to take a look at the country-specific weather information for all the Scandinavian countries you plan to visit.
Month | Oslo | Copenhagen | Stockholm | Helsinki | Reykjavik |
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APR | 41° F | 43° F | 51° F | 50° F | 43° F |
MAY | 54° F | 53° F | 58° F | 57° F | 48° F |
JUN | 60° F | 59° F | 63° F | 62° F | 52° F |
JUL | 64° F | 62° F | 52° F | 50° F | 45° F |
AUG | 61° F | 62° F | 52° F | 50° F | 45° F |
SEP | 53° F | 56° F | 43° F | 41° F | 40° F |
OCT | 44° F | 49° F | 35° F | 32° F | 35° F |