When to go to Tromsø?
This far north the winter sky does its own lighting, and from October to March the aurora shifts green above Tromsø's rooftops. The Arctic Cathedral cuts a white triangle against the mountainside, while the Fjellheisen cable car opens the whole spread of island, bridge and fjord. The Polar Museum explains how people made a living at this latitude.
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The best time to go
For the best weather in Tromsø, aim for June to July.
See also: Where to go in June? · Where to go in July?
Month-by-month weather in Tromsø
| Month | ☀️ h/day | 🌧️ mm | 🌡️ °C | Score /100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.0 | 196 | -5 | 22 |
| February | 1.3 | 143 | -4 | 29 |
| March | 4.9 | 124 | -3 | 43 |
| April | 7.9 | 85 | -0 | 56 |
| May | 7.5 | 149 | 6 | 49 |
| June | 11.9 | 86 | 12 | 69 |
| July | 12.7 | 114 | 15 | 70 |
| August | 8.7 | 139 | 15 | 57 |
| September | 4.7 | 125 | 9 | 42 |
| October | 2.2 | 143 | 2 | 33 |
| November | 0.4 | 108 | -2 | 30 |
| December | 0.0 | 105 | -6 | 29 |
Estimated from 3 years of data. The score (0–100) combines sunshine, dry weather, clear skies and temperature.
The climate in brief
In Tromsø, the sunniest month is July, and the driest is April (about 85 mm). Temperatures peak in July (about 15°C). Over the year, an average of 1,517 mm of rain falls, and 2 months in 12 offer ideal weather for a trip.
What to do in Tromsø?
- Northern Lights (Oct–Mar season)
- Ishavskatedralen (Arctic Cathedral)
- Fjellheisen cable car (panorama)
- Polar museum
Practical info
- Country: Norway
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