When is the best time to go to Tromsø

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Tromsø, Norway. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Tromsø weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Tromsø are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Tromsø January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
-2°C 91mm 0.1hrs 6hrs 5°C

Tromsø's weather in January is typically cold and a little damp in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Tromsø for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Tromsø and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -2°C (29°F), whilst at night -10°C (14°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Tromsø with around 91mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Tromsø weather in January »

February

Tromsø February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
-1°C 78mm 1.4hrs 9.6hrs 5°C

February in Tromsø is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Tromsø for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Tromsø and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -2°C (29°F), whilst at night -10°C (14°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Tromsø with around 78mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Tromsø weather in February »

March

Tromsø March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
0°C 65mm 3.8hrs 13.5hrs 5°C

The weather in March in Tromsø is characteristically cold and reasonably dry.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Tromsø.

March is in the spring in Tromsø and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 0°C (33°F), whilst at night -9°C (16°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Tromsø with around 65mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Tromsø weather in March »

April

Tromsø April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
3°C 55mm 6.3hrs 19.5hrs 5°C

Tromsø's weather in April is typically cold and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Tromsø, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

April is in the spring in Tromsø and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 3°C (37°F), whilst at night -5°C (23°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Tromsø with around 55mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Tromsø weather in April »

May

Tromsø May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
6°C 45mm 0hrs 0hrs 6°C

May is a reasonably dry month in Tromsø and the temperature is generally cool.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Tromsø, with some very good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Tromsø and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night -0°C (32°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Tromsø with around 45mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0 hours of sunshine per day.

Tromsø weather in May »

June

Tromsø June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
10°C 55mm 0hrs 6hrs 8°C

Tromsø's weather in June is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Tromsø, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Tromsø and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (53°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Tromsø with around 55mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0 hours of sunshine per day.

Tromsø weather in June »

July

Tromsø July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
13°C 68mm 0hrs 9.6hrs 10°C

July in Tromsø is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Tromsø, with some very good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Tromsø and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (58°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Tromsø with around 68mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0 hours of sunshine per day.

Tromsø weather in July »

August

Tromsø August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
12°C 73mm 2.9hrs 13.5hrs 11°C

The weather in August in Tromsø is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Tromsø, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Tromsø and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Tromsø with around 73mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Tromsø weather in August »

September

Tromsø September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
8°C 94mm 3.7hrs 19.5hrs 10°C

Tromsø's weather in September is typically cool and a little damp in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Tromsø.

September is in the fall / autumn in Tromsø and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (48°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Tromsø with around 94mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Tromsø weather in September »

October

Tromsø October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
4°C 118mm 2.1hrs 0hrs 9°C

October is a damp month in Tromsø and the temperature is generally cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Tromsø for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

October is in the fall / autumn in Tromsø and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 4°C (40°F), whilst at night -2°C (29°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Tromsø with around 118mm 4.6 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 23 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Tromsø weather in October »

November

Tromsø November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
1°C 95mm 0.7hrs 6hrs 7°C

Cold and a little damp weather often prevails in Tromsø during the month of November

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Tromsø for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Tromsø and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (33°F), whilst at night -6°C (21°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Tromsø with around 95mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Tromsø weather in November »

December

Tromsø December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
-1°C 95mm 0.1hrs 9.6hrs 6°C

December in Tromsø is generally a little damp with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Tromsø for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Tromsø and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -1°C (31°F), whilst at night -9°C (16°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Tromsø with around 95mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 23 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Tromsø weather in December »

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Tromsø weather statistics
Hottest month: July 14.3°C 57.7°F
Driest month: May 45mm 1.8ins
Sunniest month: May 0hrs
Coldest month: January -2°C 28.4°F
Wettest month: October 118mm 4.6ins
Warmest sea: August 11.4°C 52.5°F
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