What’s the climate like in Tromsø?
The current climate of Tromsø features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 17°C during the day to lows of -1°C. The average yearly temperature is around 7°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -5°C and in the warmer months around 10°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Tromsø in recent years was 30°C in June 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -13°C in January 2016.
On average, Tromsø gets 1207 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 440 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Curious about the climate in other parts of Norway? Check out the weather and climate in places like Oslo, Lofoten, Vesterålen, or have a look at other destinations in Norway.
Best time to visit Tromsø?
The best time to visit Tromsø for pleasant to warm weather is July and August. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Tromsø.
Climate Table of Tromsø
The climate table of Tromsø shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | -1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -5 | -4 | -3 | -1 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 2 | -1 | -3 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 147 | 93 | 124 | 83 | 55 | 56 | 60 | 83 | 89 | 109 | 135 | 173 |
| Snow (cm) | 67 | 68 | 111 | 47 | 15 | 0,5 | 0 | 0 | 1,2 | 17 | 36 | 78 |
| UV Index | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 7°C
- Highest temperature: 17°C in July
- Lowest temperature: -1°C in January
- Precipitation*: 1207 mm per year, averaging 101 mm per month
- Snowfall: 440 cm per year
- Driest months: 55 mm in May, 56 mm in June and 60 mm in July
- Wettest months: 173 mm in December, 147 mm in January and 135 mm in November
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Tromsø
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Tromsø, Norway. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Tromsø
This graph shows how much precipitation Tromsø, Norway, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Tromsø
This graph shows how much snow Tromsø, Norway, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Tromsø
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Tromsø, Norway. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Tromsø
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Tromsø, Norway. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Tromsø
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Tromsø, Norway, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Tromsø
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Tromsø, Norway, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Tromsø by Month
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