The climate of Tromsø
The current climate in Tromsø features temperatures ranging from a high of 17°C to a low of -1°C throughout the year. 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.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Tromsø, Norway.
Temperature records
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.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, Tromsø gets 1207 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 440 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
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Best time to visit Tromsø?
The best time to visit Tromsø for mild to warm weather is July and August. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Tromsø.
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Climate Table of Tromsø
The climate table of Tromsø shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall 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 |
Precipitation | ||||||||||||
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.
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Tromsø, Norway. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Tromsø
Yearly Temperature in Tromsø
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Tromsø, Norway. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Tromsø
Total Yearly Precipitation in Tromsø
Average Snowfall per Month in Tromsø
Total Yearly Snowfall in Tromsø
UV index chart
This chart 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.
Average UV Index per Month in Tromsø
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Average weather in Tromsø by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Tromsø. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.