Month guide · Tromsø · Norway
Tromsø in July
What July is really like in Tromsø: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Olivier Bruchez, CC BY-SA 2.0
Quick answer
July is one of the best months to visit Tromsø. Expect average highs of 15°C (59°F), lows of 9°C (48°F), about 12 rainy days and roughly 24 hours of daylight. Warmest month, with midnight sun until about 22 July; ideal for hiking, kayaking and island trips.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 15°C (59°F) / 9°C (48°F)
- Rainy days
- About 12
- Daylight
- About 24 hours
- Sea temperature
- 10°C (50°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in July
July is the warmest month in Tromsø: days average 15°C (59°F) against a yearly average high of 6°C (43°F), and nights fall to about 9°C (48°F). Rain falls on roughly 12 of its 31 days. Compared with June (12°C (54°F)), July is warmer; by August highs stay near 14°C (57°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, July rates 4 for crowds (the peak is February at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in February). Book accommodation early: July is one of the pricier months.
Events in July
- Bukta — open-air music festival at Telegrafbukta (usually July)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in July
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Beach · Southern Tromsøya
Telegrafbukta
Bring a flask of something hot and look south-west for the aurora on a clear night away from street lights.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- After dark
- Views
Experience · Harbour
Fjord and wildlife boat trips
Boat trips from the harbour sail out among the islands and fjords around Kvaløya, with chances of seeing sea eagles, seals and porpoises.
- Time needed
- 3–5 hours
- Cost
- Expensive
- Nature
- Views
- Kids
- Couples
Aquarium · Sentrum
Polaria
Time your visit for a seal feeding session, which children love.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Nature
- Architecture
Museum · Sentrum
Polar Museum
In an 1830s customs warehouse on the harbour at Skansen, the Polar Museum tells the story of Arctic trapping, sealing and hunting on Svalbard and of the polar expeditions that set out from Tromsø, including those of Roald Amundsen and Fridtjof Nansen.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
What to pack
For highs near 15°C, lows near 9°C and 12 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 July 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. Compare every month.
Tromsø in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is July a good time to visit Tromsø?
It is one of the best months to visit Tromsø. Warmest month, with midnight sun until about 22 July; ideal for hiking, kayaking and island trips.
+How warm is Tromsø in July?
Average highs are around 15°C (59°F) and lows around 9°C (48°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Tromsø in July?
Expect rain on about 12 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.