Late winter · Weather & things to do
Tromsø in February
Little changes in Tromsø from January: highs stay near 26°F (-4°C), lows near 16°F (-9°C), and about 4.3 in (109 mm) of rain or snow falls.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 34/100, 8th of 12.
- Avg high
- 26°F (-4°C)
- Avg low
- 16°F (-9°C)
- Rain or snow
- 4.3 in (109 mm)
- Humidity
- 95%
- Cloud cover
- 83%
- Daylight
- ~6 h 44 min
- Comfort score
- 34/100 · Tough
What February feels like
It's cold: daytime highs average just 26°F (-4°C), so build the days around warm stops.
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 16°F (-9°C), so expect frost and ice.
Expect about 4.3 in (109 mm) of precipitation (rain or snow). Because the average temperature is below freezing, snow is likely on some days.
Expect plenty of overcast days, with cloud cover near 83%.
Only about 6 h 44 min of daylight means early sunsets.
Plan around February
February sits mid-table; the best months are July & August.
- Comfort holds steady from January (34 → 34/100).
- February sits inside the Late Nov – Mar window our Lofoten & Tromsø route recommends.
What to pack for February
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 16°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Waterproof outer layerabout 4.3 in of rain or snow
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Tromsø in February
With highs near 26°F, these picks lean toward food, drink and places with a roof, with outdoor options when the weather breaks.
Polar Museum
Museum in an 1830s customs warehouse on the harbour covering trapping, sealing and Amundsen and Nansen's expeditions.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 26°F.
Ølhallen
Tromsø's oldest pub, opened in 1928 at the Mack brewery, pouring dozens of taps beside a stuffed polar bear.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 26°F.
Fiskekompaniet
Harbourside seafood restaurant serving Arctic cod, king crab and seasonal skrei.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Arctic Cathedral
Tromsdalen's 1965 triangular church, lit from within at night, with a huge glass mosaic on its east wall.
Why now A way to spend part of a cold day out of the wind.
Fjellheisen
Cable car up to Storsteinen, 421 m above sea level, for the view over the island city and the bridge.
Nearby in February
- Svolvær in February~146 mi · highs 34°F, 4.2 in rain · 5°C (9°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Reine in February~189 mi · highs 37°F, 3.6 in rain · 6°C (11°F) warmer by day, drier
- Saariselkä in February~226 mi · highs 14°F, 1.3 in rain or snow · 7°C (12°F) cooler by day, drier
- Rovaniemi in February~279 mi · highs 17°F, 1.5 in rain or snow · 5°C (8°F) cooler 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 February: quick answers
Is February a good time to visit Tromsø?
It's middling, scoring 34/100. The best months are July & August, at up to 73. Expect highs of 26°F (-4°C) and 4.3 in (109 mm) of rain or snow. February is inside the Late Nov – Mar window our Lofoten & Tromsø route recommends.
How cold is Tromsø in February?
Average highs are 26°F (-4°C) and average lows 16°F (-9°C), making it the 2nd-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Tromsø in February?
Some: about 4.3 in (109 mm) of rain or snow falls across February on average, the 5th-driest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 53.0 in (1347 mm).
What should I pack for Tromsø in February?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 16°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days), waterproof outer layer (about 4.3 in of rain or snow) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Routes in season in February
- Lofoten & Tromsø Late Nov – Mar
Planning Tromsø in February?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.