Best Time to Visit
🇳🇴 Tromso, Norway · Europe
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
-6°
-11°
Poor
Feb
-6°
-10°
Poor
Mar
-3°
-7°
Fair
Apr
2°
-3°
Good
May
7°
1°
Good
Jun
12°
6°
Great
Jul
16°
10°
Great
Aug
15°
9°
Great
Sep
10°
6°
Good
Oct
4°
0°
Poor
Nov
-1°
-6°
Poor
Dec
-4°
-9°
Poor
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -6°C | -11°C | 15 | 1h | 65% | 1 | Poor | View |
| February | -6°C | -10°C | 14 | 3h | 65% | 1 | Poor | View |
| March | -3°C | -7°C | 16 | 6h | 65% | 6 | Fair | View |
| April | 2°C | -3°C | 15 | 10h | 65% | 6 | Good | View |
| May | 7°C | 1°C | 16 | 12h | 65% | 10 | Good | View |
| JuneRecommended | 12°C | 6°C | 15 | 12h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| JulyRecommended | 16°C | 10°C | 15 | 11h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| AugustRecommended | 15°C | 9°C | 16 | 9h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| September | 10°C | 6°C | 17 | 6h | 65% | 6 | Good | View |
| October | 4°C | 0°C | 17 | 4h | 65% | 6 | Poor | View |
| November | -1°C | -6°C | 15 | 1h | 65% | 1 | Poor | View |
| December | -4°C | -9°C | 16 | 1h | 65% | 1 | Poor | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 2°C high, -3°C low
Cool to cold at 2°C (36°F), warm clothing essential. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to -3°C (27°F).
Avg: 14°C high, 8°C low
Mild conditions at 14°C (57°F), layers recommended. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 8°C (46°F).
Avg: 4°C high, 0°C low
Cool to cold at 4°C (39°F), warm clothing essential. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 0°C (32°F).
Avg: -5°C high, -10°C low
Cool to cold at -5°C (23°F), warm clothing essential. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to -10°C (14°F).
The least favorable time to visit Tromso is January and February. During this period, you can expect freezing temperatures, heavy rainfall, very limited sunshine.
January
Challenges: freezing temperatures, heavy rainfall, very limited sunshine
February
Challenges: freezing temperatures, frequent rain, very limited sunshine
November
Challenges: freezing temperatures, heavy rainfall, very limited sunshine
Note: visiting during off-peak months often means lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more authentic experience.
Packing recommendations for visiting Tromso during the best travel months (July, August, June), when temperatures range from 8°C to 14°C:
Tromso has a temperate climate (Koppen classification: ET). The warmest month is July with highs of 16°C, while the coldest month is February at just -6°C. Annual rainfall averages 1222mm across approximately 187 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | -6 | -6 | -3 | 2 | 7 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 10 | 4 | -1 | -4 |
| Low °C | -11 | -10 | -7 | -3 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 0 | -6 | -9 |
| Rain Days | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 |
| Rain mm | 108 | 94 | 103 | 86 | 91 | 92 | 91 | 102 | 124 | 129 | 96 | 106 |
| Sun h/day | 1 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Humidity % | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| UV Index | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
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