Weather

Troms is not as cold as you think!

In summer, expect temperatures from around +7 °C to 25 °C, so bring swimwear, a good sweater and a raincoat.

In winter, temperatures are perfect for outdoor activities, and typically range from +3°C to -10°C. In inland areas, the temperatures occasionally drop below -40 °C, but it’s a dry cold. Expect loads of snow everywhere in Troms in winter.

When in Troms... View full calendar
09 Jul
Horserace with V5 bets
12 Jul
Horserace with V5 bets
19 Jul
Horserace with V5 bets
29 - 31 Jul
Markomeannu - Sami culture- and musicfestival
30 Jul - 01 Aug
Ibestad festivals
05 - 07 Aug
Hålogaland Country Music Festival

Summers tend to have all kinds of weather within a short period of time. Heat waves occasionally rush people onto the beaches, but just as often, it’s chilly and wet.

The autumn is long in Troms. Snow can fall in September, but doesn’t settle until November or even December.

Winters are at their coldest in January/February, but Troms enjoys the mildest winter temperatures on the planet at these latitudes, and the cold seldom stops outdoor activities.

March and early April have mild, sunny conditions, perfect for outdoor activities. The snow melts in late April-early May.

Quick facts about weather in Troms

  • The summer heat record is +31.7 °C.
  • The coldest temperature ever is -44.1 °C.
  • Average snow depth in Tromsø in March is 1m.
  • In April 1997, 2.4 m was measured.
  • The sunniest spot in Northern Europe is Skibotn.
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