The weather in August in Tromsø

It's cool to moderate in August in Tromsø with an average temperature of 15°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 13°C to a high of 18°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 7°C and 11°C.

Looking for sun and warm weather? August isn’t a good month to be in Tromsø. The temperatures are too low for a warm stay this month.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in August for Tromsø, Norway. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 28°C in 2018, Tromsø reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 8°C in 2016. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 3°C to a highest value of 18°C.

Water temperature

The water temperature at Tromsø is 15°C this month. This is probably too cold to swim without protective gear.

Rainfall amount

In August, there is an average of 83 mm of precipitation, spread over 11 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.

Daily weather in August for Tromsø

Click on any day in August to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Tromsø. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

August weather comparison

  Tromsø New York
Average temperature 15°C 30°C
Max. temperature 18°C 31°C
Min. temperature 7°C -5°C
Total precipitation 83 mm 79 mm
Rainy days 11 days 13 days

Start of August

The month of August starts in Tromsø with cool temps, averaging around 17°C during the day and nights around 11°C.

Mid August

By mid-August, daytime temps drop to around 16°C, with nights around 10°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of August

By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Tromsø is around 14°C, while nighttime temps are about 9°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 4 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in August in Tromsø, Norway. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in August in Tromsø

Temperature in August in Tromsø over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in August 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.

Daily Precipitation in August in Tromsø

Total precipitation in August in Tromsø over the years

Daily UV index in August in Tromsø

This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Tromsø, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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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.