Late summer · Weather & things to do
Tromsø in August
Tromsø edges cooler than July, with highs of 60°F (16°C), lows of 49°F (9°C) and about 4.4 in (113 mm) of rain.
At 68/100 for comfort (2nd of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 60°F (16°C)
- Avg low
- 49°F (9°C)
- Rain
- 4.4 in (113 mm)
- Humidity
- 85%
- Cloud cover
- 79%
- Daylight
- ~17 h 31 min
- Comfort score
- 68/100 · Good
What August feels like
Expect mild afternoons around 60°F (16°C), good for long walks.
Nights cool to an average low of 49°F (9°C).
Some rain is likely, about 4.4 in (113 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Expect plenty of overcast days, with cloud cover near 79%.
With about 17 h 31 min of daylight, evenings stay light late.
Plan around August
August is one of Tromsø's best months on the climate data.
- Last of the best-scoring months: by September, the score drops to 50/100.
- Comfort slips from 73/100 in July to 68/100.
- Our Lofoten & Tromsø route recommends Late Nov – Mar, so August falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for August
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 49°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 4.4 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Tromsø in August
August is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Fiskekompaniet
Harbourside seafood restaurant serving Arctic cod, king crab and seasonal skrei.
Tromsø Cathedral
One of Norway's largest wooden churches, built in 1861 in the middle of the pedestrian centre.
Polaria
Arctic aquarium in a building shaped like toppled ice floes, with bearded seals and polar-region exhibits.
Tromsø Villmarkssenter
Husky kennel on Kvaløya running dog-sled trips, kennel visits and evening aurora camps.
Why now August scores 68/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Arctic Cathedral
Tromsdalen's 1965 triangular church, lit from within at night, with a huge glass mosaic on its east wall.
Nearby in August
- Svolvær in August~146 mi · highs 58°F, 3.7 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, drier
- Reine in August~189 mi · highs 56°F, 3.0 in rain · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, drier
- Saariselkä in August~226 mi · highs 58°F, 4.1 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Rovaniemi in August~279 mi · highs 63°F, 3.3 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~231 m to Tromsø's ~18 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Tromsø in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Tromsø?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 68/100. Expect highs of 60°F (16°C) and 4.4 in (113 mm) of rain. Our Lofoten & Tromsø route recommends Late Nov – Mar, so August is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Tromsø in August?
Average highs are 60°F (16°C) and average lows 49°F (9°C), making it the 2nd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Tromsø in August?
Some: about 4.4 in (113 mm) of rain falls across August on average, the 6th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 53.0 in (1347 mm).
What should I pack for Tromsø in August?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 49°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 4.4 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Tromsø in August?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.