Tromsø, NorwayQuick decision
When to visit Tromsø?
🌞 Best time overall
July
🌡️ Optimal temperature
50°F–63°F in July
🌧 Least rain
47% rainy days in July
🌧 Wettest month
January (52%)
📅 Best score
7.1/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Northern LightsSeptember–March — one of the best spots in the world.
Midnight SunMay–July — 24h light, hiking and night kayaking.
Whale WatchingNovember–January — orcas and humpback whales in the fjords.
Dog SleddingDecember–March — sled excursions and Sami reindeer.
Monthly climate data
Tromsø weather month by month
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ❄️ January | 18°F | 27°F | 52% | 0.2in | 0.0h | 0.6/10 |
| ❄️ February | 19°F | 28°F | 54% | 0.2in | 0.8h | 0.7/10 |
| ❄️ March | 21°F | 30°F | 59% | 0.2in | 5.1h | 1.3/10 |
| 🌨️ April | 27°F | 37°F | 57% | 0.1in | 9.5h | 3.2/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 36°F | 45°F | 55% | 0.1in | 10.4h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌦️ June | 45°F | 55°F | 61% | 0.1in | 10.4h | 4.5/10 |
| 🌦️ July | 50°F | 63°F | 47% | 0.1in | 12.8h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ August | 48°F | 59°F | 60% | 0.2in | 9.8h | 4.8/10 |
| 🌦️ September | 43°F | 52°F | 56% | 0.2in | 6.1h | 3.8/10 |
| 🌨️ October | 34°F | 39°F | 54% | 0.1in | 2.3h | 1.1/10 |
| 🌨️ November | 25°F | 34°F | 55% | 0.1in | 0.0h | 0.6/10 |
| ❄️ December | 19°F | 28°F | 50% | 0.1in | 0.0h | 0.8/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Challenging climate
Average 3°F, 57% rainy days, 8.3h sunshine/day. Score: 2.8/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Acceptable
Average 15°F, 56% rainy days, 11.0h sunshine/day. Score: 5.5/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Challenging climate
Average 5°F, 55% rainy days, 2.8h sunshine/day. Score: 1.8/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average -2°F, 52% rainy days, 0.3h sunshine/day. Score: 0.7/10.
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FAQ
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July is ideal with 47% rainy days and 17°F.
January is the wettest month with 52% rainy days.
Yes, July is the best month with an average of 17°F.
In winter, the average score is 0.7/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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