Mid-summer · Weather & things to do
Tromsø in July
Tromsø's warmest month brings highs averaging 63°F (17°C), lows of 51°F (10°C) and about 4.4 in (112 mm) of rain.
July opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 73/100 (the top score of the year).
- Avg high
- 63°F (17°C)
- Avg low
- 51°F (10°C)
- Rain
- 4.4 in (112 mm)
- Humidity
- 81%
- Cloud cover
- 79%
- Daylight
- ~24 h 00 min
- Comfort score
- 73/100 · Good
What July feels like
Highs near 63°F (17°C) make for comfortable sightseeing weather.
Lows average 51°F (10°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 4.4 in (112 mm).
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 79%.
Long days help: there are roughly 24 h 00 min of daylight mid-month.
Plan around July
July is one of Tromsø's best months on the climate data.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: July & August.
- Longest days of the year, about 24 h 00 min of daylight.
- Comfort improves from 61/100 in June to 73/100.
- Our Lofoten & Tromsø route recommends Late Nov – Mar, so July falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for July
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 51°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Tromsø in July
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Fjellheisen
Cable car up to Storsteinen, 421 m above sea level, for the view over the island city and the bridge.
Arctic Cathedral
Tromsdalen's 1965 triangular church, lit from within at night, with a huge glass mosaic on its east wall.
Tromsø Villmarkssenter
Husky kennel on Kvaløya running dog-sled trips, kennel visits and evening aurora camps.
Why now July scores 73/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Polar Museum
Museum in an 1830s customs warehouse on the harbour covering trapping, sealing and Amundsen and Nansen's expeditions.
Ølhallen
Tromsø's oldest pub, opened in 1928 at the Mack brewery, pouring dozens of taps beside a stuffed polar bear.
Nearby in July
- Svolvær in July~146 mi · highs 58°F, 3.6 in rain · 3°C (5°F) cooler by day, drier
- Reine in July~189 mi · highs 56°F, 2.9 in rain · 4°C (7°F) cooler by day, drier
- Saariselkä in July~226 mi · highs 63°F, 4.5 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Rovaniemi in July~279 mi · highs 68°F, 3.6 in rain · 3°C (5°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 July: quick answers
Is July a good time to visit Tromsø?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 73/100. Expect highs of 63°F (17°C) and 4.4 in (112 mm) of rain. Our Lofoten & Tromsø route recommends Late Nov – Mar, so July is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Tromsø in July?
Average highs are 63°F (17°C) and average lows 51°F (10°C), making it the warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Tromsø in July?
Some: about 4.4 in (112 mm) of rain falls across July on average, the 6th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 53.0 in (1347 mm).
What should I pack for Tromsø in July?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 51°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Tromsø in July?
Share this July plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.