Late autumn · Weather & things to do
Tromsø in November
Tromsø cools off: highs slip to 32°F (0°C), from 40°F in October, with lows of 25°F (-4°C) and about 4.5 in (114 mm) of rain or snow.
With a comfort score of 33/100 (10th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cool days.
- Avg high
- 32°F (0°C)
- Avg low
- 25°F (-4°C)
- Rain or snow
- 4.5 in (114 mm)
- Humidity
- 96%
- Cloud cover
- 84%
- Daylight
- ~2 h 45 min
- Comfort score
- 33/100 · Tough
What November feels like
It's cold: daytime highs average just 32°F (0°C), so build the days around warm stops.
Average lows of 25°F (-4°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
About 4.5 in (114 mm) of rain or snow falls in the month, and with temperatures averaging below freezing, much of it may come as snow.
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 84%.
Daylight is short, roughly 2 h 45 min mid-month, so start sightseeing early.
Plan around November
November is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are July & August.
- Freezing nights return: average lows drop to 25°F.
- Snow becomes likely from November, so check road and trail conditions.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, September – November.
- Comfort holds steady from October (33 → 33/100).
- November sits inside the Late Nov – Mar window our Lofoten & Tromsø route recommends.
What to pack for November
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 25°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Waterproof outer layerabout 4.5 in of rain or snow
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Tromsø in November
Cold days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Tromsø Cathedral
One of Norway's largest wooden churches, built in 1861 in the middle of the pedestrian centre.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 32°F.
Polaria
Arctic aquarium in a building shaped like toppled ice floes, with bearded seals and polar-region exhibits.
Why now A way to spend part of a cold day out of the wind.
Tromsø Villmarkssenter
Husky kennel on Kvaløya running dog-sled trips, kennel visits and evening aurora camps.
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.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 32°F.
Nearby in November
- Svolvær in November~146 mi · highs 41°F, 5.4 in rain · 5°C (9°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Reine in November~189 mi · highs 43°F, 4.7 in rain · 6°C (11°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Saariselkä in November~226 mi · highs 22°F, 1.8 in rain or snow · 6°C (10°F) cooler by day, drier
- Rovaniemi in November~279 mi · highs 27°F, 2.4 in rain or snow · 3°C (5°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 November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit Tromsø?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 33/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are July & August. Expect highs of 32°F (0°C) and 4.5 in (114 mm) of rain or snow. November is inside the Late Nov – Mar window our Lofoten & Tromsø route recommends.
How cold is Tromsø in November?
Average highs are 32°F (0°C) and average lows 25°F (-4°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Tromsø in November?
Some: about 4.5 in (114 mm) of rain or snow falls across November on average, the 5th-wettest 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 November?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 25°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days), waterproof outer layer (about 4.5 in of rain or snow) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Routes in season in November
- Lofoten & Tromsø Late Nov – Mar
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