Month guide · Tromsø · Norway
Tromsø in June
What June is really like in Tromsø: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Henrik at English Wikipedia, CC BY 2.5
Quick answer
June is one of the best months to visit Tromsø. Expect average highs of 12°C (54°F), lows of 6°C (43°F), about 11 rainy days and roughly 24 hours of daylight. Twenty-four-hour daylight, fresh green hills and snow on the peaks; hiking season begins.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 12°C (54°F) / 6°C (43°F)
- Rainy days
- About 11
- Daylight
- About 24 hours
- Sea temperature
- 8°C (46°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in June
June is the 3rd-warmest month in Tromsø: days average 12°C (54°F) against a yearly average high of 6°C (43°F), and nights fall to about 6°C (43°F). Rain falls on roughly 11 of its 30 days. Compared with May (8°C (46°F)), June is warmer; by July highs climb to around 15°C (59°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, June rates 4 for crowds (the peak is February at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in February). Book accommodation early: June is one of the pricier months.
Events in June
- Midnight Sun Marathon (usually June)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in June
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Experience · Fjords north of Tromsø
Whale-watching trips
From roughly November to January, orcas and humpback whales follow the herring into fjords north of Tromsø.
- Time needed
- 6–9 hours
- Cost
- Expensive
- Nature
- Kids
- Photo spot
- Outdoors
Experience · Tromsø region
Midnight sun
Take the cable car or climb the Sherpa steps around midnight for the sun circling low over the islands.
- Time needed
- An evening
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- After dark
- Couples
- Outdoors
- Photo spot
Experience · Sentrum
Ølhallen
The pub at the Mack brewery's historic premises has served beer since 1928, with dark-wood walls, a stuffed polar bear and dozens of taps of Mack and other Norwegian beers.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Food
- After dark
- History
Nature · Tromsøya
Prestvannet
Walk the loop on a summer evening, or bring snowshoes or skis in winter.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Outdoors
What to pack
For highs near 12°C, lows near 6°C and 11 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is June 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 July. Compare every month.
Tromsø in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is June a good time to visit Tromsø?
It is one of the best months to visit Tromsø. Twenty-four-hour daylight, fresh green hills and snow on the peaks; hiking season begins.
+How warm is Tromsø in June?
Average highs are around 12°C (54°F) and lows around 6°C (43°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Tromsø in June?
Expect rain on about 11 days of the month.