Climate Insights for Tromsø

The climate in Tromsø is cool. The average annual temperature is 3°C and approximately 1,349 mm of precipitation falls per year. Tromsø receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Tromsø is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -8°C. Tromsø experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Tromsø is cool. The average annual temperature is 37°F and approximately 53.1 in of precipitation falls per year. Tromsø receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Tromsø is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 17°F. Tromsø experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperatures in Tromsø vary considerably across the year, with a 24°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 16°C with a mean of 13°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -8°C and the daily average is -6°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Tromsø vary considerably across the year, with a 43°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 60°F with a mean of 56°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 17°F and the daily average is 22°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 9°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 11°F shift in average temperatures.

Tromsø is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1,349 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 112 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 136 mm of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 95 mm. That's 42 mm less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Tromsø receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 552cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 106cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Tromsø is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 53.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 4.4 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 5.4 in of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 3.7 in. That's 1.7 in less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Tromsø receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 218in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 42in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Tromsø is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Tromsø is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Tromsø based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Tromsø based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.