When is the best time to visit Tromsø?

No month is ideal in Tromsø by our criteria (highs between 20 and 29 °C, little rain). The best-rated months are from June to August.

What is the hottest month in Tromsø?

July is the hottest month, with an average high of 17 °C.

January is the coldest month, with an average low of -9 °C.

March is the wettest month (139 mm, about 19 rainy days). The driest is November (95 mm).

The least favorable months are from August to June: too hot, too cold, or too rainy to make the most of your trip.

Climate · 10-year averages

No month ticks every box in Tromsø, so here's the month-by-month breakdown to help you pick the least bad time.

Best time to go

No ideal time

Hottest month

July · 17°

Coldest month

January · -9°

Wettest month

March · 139 mm

Bars: monthly rainfall. Lines: average highs and lows. Month color: our travel comfort index.

2014–2023 averages from the ERA5 reanalysis (Copernicus) via Open-Meteo. A day counts as a “rainy day” from 1 mm of rain.

Sharp cold with highs around -3° and lows near -8°, regular rain (15 rainy days per month on average). Not an ideal time for a leisure trip.

Sharp cold with highs around 3° and lows near -2°, very frequent rain (18 rainy days per month on average). Not an ideal time for a leisure trip.

Cool weather with highs around 15° and lows near 9°, very frequent rain (17 rainy days per month on average). Not an ideal time for a leisure trip.

Sharp cold with highs around 5° and lows near 1°, very frequent rain (16 rainy days per month on average). Not an ideal time for a leisure trip.

When is the best time to visit Tromsø?: No month is ideal in Tromsø by our criteria (highs between 20 and 29 °C, little rain). The best-rated months are from June to August.
What is the hottest month in Tromsø?: July is the hottest month, with an average high of 17 °C.
What is the coldest month in Tromsø?: January is the coldest month, with an average low of -9 °C.
When does it rain the most in Tromsø?: March is the wettest month (139 mm, about 19 rainy days). The driest is November (95 mm).
When should you avoid Tromsø?: The least favorable months are from August to June: too hot, too cold, or too rainy to make the most of your trip.

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