Norway weather

[Ed Strong]

My mother and I have booked on to a cruise of the Norwegian fjords for the end of May 07. Can anybody tell me what the weather/temperature will be like so that I know what sort of clothes to pack for when we leave the ship on excursions. Will it be like an early English spring?
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[Dassie]

You wouldn't be far off with that description. Pleasant in the warmth of the sun but otherwise you'll need a light coat.

[Ed Strong]

So a fleece should suffice. Thanks Dassie.

[Snowy Owl]

Go for the layered look! A lot will depend on how far north you are going, but be prepeared for it to be quite cool, especially if the excursions take you up into the mountains. I would not rely on just a fleece, you should also be prepared for it to be wet. We shall be taking hat and gloves along with waterproof outer coats, and we`re not going until early July. It`s better to be prepared and not use things than regret it once you are there.

[Ed Strong]

Good idea Snowy Owl, especially as going on a ship I don't have to worry about baggage allowance.

[mushroom25]

a favourite story in Bergen:

a boy meets passengers off a plane from oslo at bergen airport. "carry your bags mister?" he says to a businessman. "yes", says the man, "does it ever stop raining in bergen?"
"I don't know" says the boy, "I'm only 15".

[Ed Strong]

Thanks a lot mushroom25 :-). In fact I am visiting Bergen, also Geiranger, Olden & Eidfjord. At Olden I have the choice of visiting the Kjendal or Jostedalsbreen Glaciers which, in your opinion, should I go for?

[auntiebertie]

Hi Ed - slightly off the subject but have you tried out www.cruisecritic.com and then clicked on the link at the top that says Boards. Then click on the link for your cruiseline [you don't say who you are going with..] and here you will find lots of questions and answers about the ship.
Further down the Boards page there will be a section called Ports of Call and in the Europe section you can find what people have said about your ports. You have to become a member [its free] with a logon to do searches or ask any questions - but it is the most valuable website I have ever found! Happy Cruising!

[Ed Strong]

Thanks auntiebertie. Have registered on the site. Not found what I'm looking for yet as I'm at work and haven't got the time at the moment., but it looks promising.