Packing advice

[Firsttimer25]

What do you pack for 7 day Norwegian fjords in June or july

[StollyBolly]

We went to Norway in July 2018 and the weather was very mild.  It can vary a lot. The previous cruise had miserable weather according to the crew.   I would recommend layers.  There were some passengers in shorts at Nordkapp!   We had one rainy day, so a lightweight raincoat might come in handy.  The cruises we’ve been on have umbrellas in the room, but not sure if that is common for all.  
 

Enjoy the beautiful scenery.  

[LHT28]

I always pack a hat & mitis  rain jacket & layers

 We have been to Norway 3 times  June July & August

the weather  will vary depending on how far north you go

 

[Lois R]

My suggestion is to check the weather starting about 2 weeks prior to your cruise. That will give you the best idea of upcoming weather trends.  Asking on here is a good thing but I prefer to follow more intently as the cruise gets closer.  I use weather.com and check the upcoming 10 days for your itinerary.

[sleepingcat]

H first timer.  You ll find you are not the first to ask your question. suggest you have a look at

 

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/forum/116-northern-europe-amp-baltic-sea/

 

and also post on the board for the cruise line you are sailing with.  You could also see if there is a roll call for your cruise  because other passengers may already be sharing info on what is needed. 

 

I suggest if you've been in Scotland in summer, its probably similar in Norway.  ie it can be pretty cold and wet any time, so be prepared for everything, as suggested by others. 

[Host Kat]

Hello @Firsttimer25 Welcome to Cruise Critic and the message boards!

 

Regarding what @sleepingcat says:

 

1 hour ago, sleepingcat said:

... You could also see if there is a roll call for your cruise  because other passengers may already be sharing info on what is needed...

 

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[Firsttimer25]

Thanks for the  replies.Very helpful. Now to look forward to cruising

[StollyBolly]

Thanks for the Roll Call info.  I will read that info and try it going forward.  

[ldubs]

You know, thinking about this, what I pack for just about any location is pretty much the same.  Might take an extra sweater or fleece and coat to some places.  Might take more shorts to other places.  But otherwise, pretty much the same.  

[Wayfairers]

Layers - we experienced all 4 seasons in one day while hiking at Geiranger - snow/sleet, high wind, rain, hot sun, comfortable sun - multiple times.   Felt like we were constantly pulling on or taking off clothes/coats.  Definitely take rain gear - a coat would be better than a throw away poncho since you could take it off and on.  A backpack to put all the extra layers in when you aren’t wearing them.