Month guide · Tromsø · Norway
Tromsø in November
What November 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
November is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 2°C (36°F), lows of -3°C (27°F), about 15 rainy days and roughly 3.6 hours of daylight. Snow settles and the polar night begins in late November; the whale-watching season usually starts.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 2°C (36°F) / -3°C (27°F)
- Rainy days
- About 15
- Daylight
- About 3.6 hours
- Sea temperature
- 6°C (43°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in November
November is the 8th-warmest month in Tromsø: days average 2°C (36°F) against a yearly average high of 6°C (43°F), and nights fall to about -3°C (27°F). Rain falls on roughly 15 of its 30 days. Compared with October (5°C (41°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around 0°C (32°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 09:27
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 13:31
- Daylight
- About 3.6 hours
- Sea
- 6°C (43°F)
Autumn (September–November). Dark nights return and aurora season starts, with autumn colour, wet weather and first snow; whales arrive in November.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 4 for crowds (the peak is February at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in February). Book accommodation early: November is one of the pricier months.
Events in November
November has no major recurring festival in Tromsø, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in November
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Experience · Tromsø region
Northern lights tours
Book on your first night, so a cloudy night leaves room to try again, and choose an operator that offers a retry if you see nothing.
- Time needed
- 6–9 hours, evening into the night
- Cost
- Expensive
- Iconic
- After dark
- Couples
- Nature
- Photo spot
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
What to pack
For highs near 2°C, lows near -3°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 November a good time to visit Tromsø?
A shoulder-season month. If your dates are flexible, January–March and June–July are better overall. Compare every month.
Tromsø in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Tromsø?
It is a shoulder-season month. Snow settles and the polar night begins in late November; the whale-watching season usually starts.
+How warm is Tromsø in November?
Average highs are around 2°C (36°F) and lows around -3°C (27°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Tromsø in November?
Expect rain on about 15 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.