Tromsø

Troms, Norway

Local time09:00 Sunrise07:59 Sunset16:59 Elevation20 m

Photo: Mark Ledingham · CC BY 2.0

Weather

When is the best time to visit Tromsø?

Average high and low for every month, with rainfall below. The current month is highlighted.

Cold (high ≤ 8 °C) Cool Mild Warm Rain (mm)

Warmest month 17° July

Coldest month -5° February

Wettest month 127mm October

Rain per year 1,089mm

Rainy days per year 160

Averages for 1991–2020 measured at the Tromso weather station, 1 km away. Source: World Meteorological Organization climate normals.

Month	High	Low	Rain	Rainy days	Daylight
January	-0.5 °C	-4.8 °C	108 mm	15.0	0.9 h
February	-0.6 °C	-5.1 °C	97 mm	13.0	7.5 h
March	1.1 °C	-3.9 °C	97 mm	14.0	11.6 h
April	4.6 °C	-1.1 °C	71 mm	13.0	16.1 h
May	9.3 °C	2.9 °C	56 mm	11.0	22.1 h
June	13.5 °C	6.7 °C	58 mm	11.0	24.0 h
July	16.8 °C	9.6 °C	72 mm	11.0	24.0 h
August	15.5 °C	8.8 °C	88 mm	13.0	18.1 h
September	11.4 °C	5.8 °C	111 mm	15.0	13.4 h
October	5.7 °C	1.4 °C	127 mm	16.0	9.1 h
November	2.6 °C	-1.4 °C	94 mm	13.0	4.1 h
December	0.8 °C	-3.4 °C	110 mm	15.0	0.0 h

What to pack

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Day6 °C Night1 °C Rain127 mm

October in Tromsø: cold, with highs of 6 °C and lows of 1 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.

Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt

Warm layer Fleece or thick sweater

Jacket Warm water-resistant jacket

Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes

Beanie Gloves Scarf or neck warmer Folding umbrella

Based on each month's average weather. Pack your everyday basics too.

Typical souvenirs

Researched in October 2026

Sámi crafts (duodji)Work in reindeer leather, bone, antler and silver. Buy from Sámi-run shops and ask for the artisan's name.

WhereSámi shops downtown and museum shop

US$ 45–365

depending on the piece

Sources: pickyourtrail.com · visittromso.no
Norwegian wool sweaterWool knitwear is a Norwegian classic and suits the northern cold.

WhereClothing and outdoor shops downtown

US$ 73–230

per sweater

Sources: pickyourtrail.com
Selbu mittensLightweight wool mittens with a traditional pattern. They pack flat.

WhereKnitwear shops downtown

US$ 14–36

per pair

Sources: pickyourtrail.com
Cloudberry jamA sealed jar of a northern berry, easy to carry home.

WhereSupermarkets

US$ 5–14

per jar

Sources: pickyourtrail.com

We don't recommend specific shops: we tell you what to look for and in what kind of place. Prices change often; use them as a rough guide.

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