Month guide · Tromsø · Norway
Tromsø in February
What February is really like in Tromsø: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
February is one of the best months to visit Tromsø. Expect average highs of -1°C (30°F), lows of -6°C (21°F), about 15 rainy days and roughly 7.1 hours of daylight. Returning daylight, deep snow and peak season for northern lights, huskies and skiing; one of the busiest months.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- -1°C (30°F) / -6°C (21°F)
- Rainy days
- About 15
- Daylight
- About 7.1 hours
- Sea temperature
- 4°C (39°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in February
February is the coolest month in Tromsø: days average -1°C (30°F) against a yearly average high of 6°C (43°F), and nights fall to about -6°C (21°F). Rain falls on roughly 15 of its 28 days. Compared with January (-1°C (30°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs climb to around 1°C (34°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 08:15
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 15:42
- Daylight
- About 7.1 hours
- Sea
- 4°C (39°F)
Winter (December–February). Polar night until mid-January, deep snow, peak aurora, husky and whale season, and the busiest, most expensive weeks.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 5 for crowds (the peak is February at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in February). Book accommodation early: February is one of the pricier months.
Events in February
- Sami Week, with reindeer racing on Storgata (usually early February, around 6 February)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
Religious site · Sentrum
Tromsø Cathedral
Built in 1861 in the Gothic Revival style, Tromsø's Lutheran cathedral in the city centre is one of the largest wooden churches in Norway.
- Time needed
- 20–30 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Architecture
- History
Experience · Tromsø region
Reindeer and Sami culture visits
Choose a camp run by Sami herders, where you hear about reindeer husbandry directly from the families involved.
- Time needed
- 3–5 hours
- Cost
- Expensive
- Kids
- History
- Outdoors
- Nature
What to pack
For highs near -1°C, lows near -6°C and 15 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Tromsø?
One of the best months to visit Tromsø, with a notable event on the calendar. The other best months are January, March and June–July. Compare every month.
Tromsø in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Tromsø?
It is one of the best months to visit Tromsø. Returning daylight, deep snow and peak season for northern lights, huskies and skiing; one of the busiest months.
+How warm is Tromsø in February?
Average highs are around -1°C (30°F) and lows around -6°C (21°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Tromsø in February?
Expect rain on about 15 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.