Monthly climate guide
Tromsø weather in August
August in Tromsø is typically cool, with average daytime highs around 14°C (57°F) and night-time lows near 8°C (46°F). The month usually brings about 111 mm of rain (wet) and is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 2°C cooler than July and 4°C warmer than September.
What stands out in August
- August is Tromsø's second warmest month.
- It's one of the sunniest months here, with cloud cover around 79%.
- Tromsø is usually about 2°C warmer than Alta, 170 km away, in August.
- Temperatures are falling — expect highs around 4°C lower by September.
Avg high
14°C
57°F
Avg low
8°C
46°F
Rainfall
111 mm
wet
Humidity
85%
relative
Sky
79%
cloud · often cloudy
Tromsø weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -6°C / 21°F | -11°C / 11°F | 89 mm | 96% | 82% |
| February | -5°C / 23°F | -11°C / 13°F | 96 mm | 95% | 83% |
| March | -3°C / 27°F | -8°C / 18°F | 135 mm | 93% | 87% |
| April | 0°C / 33°F | -5°C / 24°F | 92 mm | 92% | 82% |
| May | 6°C / 43°F | 0°C / 33°F | 92 mm | 86% | 79% |
| June | 12°C / 53°F | 5°C / 41°F | 114 mm | 81% | 81% |
| July | 16°C / 60°F | 9°C / 47°F | 104 mm | 82% | 79% |
| August | 14°C / 57°F | 8°C / 46°F | 111 mm | 85% | 79% |
| September | 10°C / 51°F | 5°C / 40°F | 110 mm | 89% | 79% |
| October | 3°C / 37°F | -1°C / 30°F | 105 mm | 94% | 82% |
| November | -1°C / 30°F | -5°C / 23°F | 120 mm | 96% | 85% |
| December | -3°C / 26°F | -8°C / 17°F | 115 mm | 96% | 86% |
What to pack for August
- A warm sweater or fleece for layering
- A mid-weight jacket
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
Is August a good time to visit Tromsø?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Tromsø →Other Norway cities in August
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Tromsø in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Tromsø?
Yes. August is one of the best months for Tromsø, with highs around 14°C and about 111 mm of rain.
How warm is Tromsø in August?
Average highs are about 14°C (57°F) and average lows about 8°C (46°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Tromsø in August?
Tromsø typically gets around 111 mm of rain in August — wet.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Tromsø (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.