frazzledmom Posted February 22, 2019 #1 Share Posted February 22, 2019 Hi there, After a bit of advice. We're looking to do a Norwegian Fjord cruise with P&O this year to celebrate our BIG birthdays! We have an option to go from Southampton at Easter (20-27 April) but we're not sure if this is the best time of year to go in terms of weather and making the most of the scenery. Other possible options to go are either early June or early September. We would really appreciate some advice on this please. Thanks xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Hlitner Posted February 22, 2019 #2 Share Posted February 22, 2019 April is going to be chilly. Personally we would prefer June. I assume your cruise itinerary will include Bergen (a favorite port of ours) so you might want to look at that cities weather averages for the various months. Hank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frazzledmom Posted February 22, 2019 Author #3 Share Posted February 22, 2019 Thank you - this is what I thought too. I feel the cold so not sure about April! Yes the cruise does include Bergen so will look at temperature averages for that place. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCC retired Posted February 22, 2019 #4 Share Posted February 22, 2019 We went in Mid May for better $$$. Ended up buying heavier coats @ first port , Stavanger. Encountered blizzard conditions on a land tour in Geiranger . Suggest June or latter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WatchHill Posted February 22, 2019 #5 Share Posted February 22, 2019 (edited) We went in June. Some days were a bit cool and rainy, other sunny, still cool. It was a 14 night cruise, with 3 nights over the Arctic Circle. North Cape was beautiful, but very windy and cold. Summer solstice so the sun didn't set - amazing. In spite of packing layers, both DH and I bought jackets in Flamm. Of course my walking along a beach, attempting to jump over a sand bar, and landing in the cold water didn't help.....still great time. Darcy Edited February 22, 2019 by WatchHill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hallasm Posted February 22, 2019 #6 Share Posted February 22, 2019 Yes, April can be fine - I do prefer June or beginning of July - but primarily because of the Midnight Sun incident the Arctic Circle - but make sure you’re properly dressed even in june more information on ports in Northern Europe forum https://boards.cruisecritic.co.uk/forum/116-northern-europe-amp-baltic-sea/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_BJ Posted February 22, 2019 #7 Share Posted February 22, 2019 (edited) Last July we saw temps in the 90's in FLAM!!!! and Geiranger, Bergen and Oslo .... something the hotels were NOT equipped for . . . a data point - the first scheduled cruise ship for Flam this year is 16 April Edited February 22, 2019 by Capt_BJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted February 22, 2019 #8 Share Posted February 22, 2019 I would go June the waterfalls will be great then Last July Flam was good when we were there but it started to heat up as posted above Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jocap Posted February 22, 2019 #9 Share Posted February 22, 2019 We had a mixed weather cruise to Norway early one May- including snow flurries- but also some bright days. A September cruise there was so much warmer- and that's quite important because you'll want to be out on deck for the cruising up the fjords. All that midnight sun has warmed the land up, so being on deck was quite balmy at times. I do have several friends who like to take the ferries round Norway in winter or spring, but they are hardy types with the best winter wear available... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donaldsc Posted February 23, 2019 #10 Share Posted February 23, 2019 If you are running Windows 10, there is a very good climate site built into their weather app. DON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velvetwater Posted February 23, 2019 #11 Share Posted February 23, 2019 (edited) We went in August and there was rain and jacket weather. Tbh Norway is always rainy and you will always need a jacket/coat of sorts. If the April prices are much better I would go for it as there would be chillier weather but less crowds. The colder weather may add to the experience for some...if you can stand it. Edited February 23, 2019 by Velvetwater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_BJ Posted February 23, 2019 #12 Share Posted February 23, 2019 btw ... I check the Flam webcam at least everyday for the last several months not much snow ..... VERY LITTLE in fact ...... https://aurlandhavn.no/maps-cam/webcam-flam/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMorris271 Posted February 23, 2019 #13 Share Posted February 23, 2019 In April, you should see more snow on the mountains In June, more greenry is around Forget pool weather. Waterfalls depend on the amount of rain and melt . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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