By unbiasedwriter on Skatehive
I’ve spent enough time in both Oslo and Amsterdam to confidently say one thing: the weather in both cities has a personality disorder. You wake up optimistic. You step outside. And within 15 minutes, you’re questioning all your life choices. Let’s Talk Temperatures (Because That’s the Easy Part) On paper, Oslo and Amsterdam don’t seem that different. But in reality? Oh, they absolutely are. Amsterdam Winter: 2–6°C (grey, damp, and emotionally challenging) Summer: 17–22°C (pleasant, unless it rains… which it will) Oslo Winter: -5 to 2°C (actual winter, not just psychological winter) Summer: 18–25°C (surprisingly warm, occasionally glorious) So yes, Oslo is colder in winter. That’s obvious. But here’s the twist: Amsterdam feels colder than it actually is. Why? Wind. Humidity. That sneaky canal air that goes straight through your soul. The Real Similarity: Weather That Changes Its Mind Every 10 Minutes This is where things get interesting—and honestly, a bit ridiculous. Both cities suffer