Month guide · Tromsø · Norway
Tromsø in August
What August is really like in Tromsø: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
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Quick answer
August is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 14°C (57°F), lows of 9°C (48°F), about 13 rainy days and roughly 18 hours of daylight. Nights darken again and cloudberries ripen; mild hiking weather continues.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 14°C (57°F) / 9°C (48°F)
- Rainy days
- About 13
- Daylight
- About 18 hours
- Sea temperature
- 11°C (52°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in August
August is the 2nd-warmest month in Tromsø: days average 14°C (57°F) against a yearly average high of 6°C (43°F), and nights fall to about 9°C (48°F). Rain falls on roughly 13 of its 31 days. Compared with July (15°C (59°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs drop to around 10°C (50°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 03:46
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 21:51
- Daylight
- About 18 hours
- Sea
- 11°C (52°F)
Summer (June–August). Midnight sun until late July, hiking, kayaking and island trips, cool temperatures and no northern lights.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 3 for crowds (the peak is February at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in February). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in August
August has no major recurring festival in Tromsø, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in August
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Religious site · Tromsdalen
Arctic Cathedral
Jan Inge Hovig's white, triangular church of 1965, officially Tromsdalen Church, rises in stacked concrete and aluminium panels said to evoke ice and the shape of a Sami tent.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- Architecture
- Photo spot
- After dark
Viewpoint · Tromsdalen
Fjellheisen cable car
Go up before sunset in winter, or late in the evening between late May and late July, for the most dramatic light.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Views
- Kids
- Couples
- Photo spot
Experience · Kvaløya and Tamokdalen
Dog sledding
Husky farms on Kvaløya and in the valleys inland run sledding trips through snowy valleys from about late November to April, either driving your own small team or riding as a passenger.
- Time needed
- 4–6 hours including transfers
- Cost
- Expensive
- Iconic
- Kids
- Active
- Outdoors
- Nature
Nature · Tromsdalen
Sherpa steps
Climb up and take the cable car down to spare your knees, and do not attempt it when the steps are icy.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Active
- Views
- Outdoors
What to pack
For highs near 14°C, lows near 9°C and 13 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Tromsø?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, January–March and June–July are better overall. Compare every month.
Tromsø in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Tromsø?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Nights darken again and cloudberries ripen; mild hiking weather continues.
+How warm is Tromsø in August?
Average highs are around 14°C (57°F) and lows around 9°C (48°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Tromsø in August?
Expect rain on about 13 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.