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United States vs Norway: Best Time to Visit

Trying to choose between United States and Norway? The right answer almost always comes down to when you can travel. Here's the month-by-month breakdown.

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United States

North America

Pick a region — the country spans 6 climate zones.

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Peak: April, May, September, October

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Norway

Europe

Fjords in summer, aurora in winter.

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Peak: May, June, July, August

best
good
shoulder
off-season

Month-by-month: which is better?

MonthUnited StatesNorwayWinner
Januarygoodgoodtie
Februarygoodgoodtie
Marchgoodgoodtie
AprilbestgoodUnited States 🇺🇸
Maybestbesttie
JunegoodbestNorway 🇳🇴
JulygoodbestNorway 🇳🇴
AugustgoodbestNorway 🇳🇴
SeptemberbestgoodUnited States 🇺🇸
OctoberbestgoodUnited States 🇺🇸
Novembergoodgoodtie
DecembershouldergoodNorway 🇳🇴

Pick United States 🇺🇸 if you're going in…

April, September, October

US national park lodge reservations open 13 months ahead — set a reminder.

Pick Norway 🇳🇴 if you're going in…

June, July, August, December

The northern lights need clear, dark, cold skies — March is statistically the best month in Tromsø.

Months where both are equally good: January, February, March, May, November.