Best Time to Visit Tromso
Norway · 30-year monthly climate averages
☀️ When to go
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Tromso are June, July and August, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Climate profile
Tromso sees its warmest weather in July, when daytime highs average around 16°C, and its coolest in January (around -6°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 1811mm — October is typically the wettest month (~216mm) and May the driest (~93mm).
A distinctly wetter period runs from July to April — worth planning around if you prefer dry days.
Year at a glance
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
🔥 Recent heat vs normal
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 36 days
1/ 36
days ≥2°C above normal
20°C
highest recorded · July 26
-1.5°C
avg anomaly · vs 30-year normal
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
Month by month
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -6° / -12°C | 178mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| February | -6° / -11°C | 152mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| March | -3° / -8°C | 129mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| April | 2° / -3°C | 117mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| May | 8° / 2°C | 93mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| June | 12° / 7°C | 93mm | 🤔 Fair |
| July | 16° / 10°C | 138mm | 🤔 Fair |
| August | 15° / 9°C | 146mm | 🤔 Fair |
| September | 10° / 5°C | 195mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| October | 3° / -1°C | 216mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| November | -2° / -7°C | 166mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| December | -5° / -11°C | 190mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
FAQ
- What is the best time to visit Tromso?
- Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Tromso are June, July and August, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
- What is the hottest month in Tromso?
- July is typically the hottest month in Tromso, with average daytime highs around 16°C.
- What is the rainiest month in Tromso?
- October is usually the wettest month, with around 216mm of precipitation.