Season guide · Tromsø · Norway
Tromsø in spring
March–May: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Godot13, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
Bright snowy days in March for sledding, skiing and aurora, then melting snow, slushy streets and the midnight sun from late May. Expect highs up to 8°C (46°F) and lows around -5°C (23°F), with about 38 rainy days across March–May. March is among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- March–May
- Temperatures
- -5°C (23°F) to 8°C (46°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 38
- Sea
- 4°C (39°F) to 6°C (43°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in spring
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March | 1°C (34°F) | -5°C (23°F) | 15 | 11.3 h | 5/5 |
| April | 4°C (39°F) | -2°C (28°F) | 12 | 15.9 h | 3/5 |
| May | 8°C (46°F) | 2°C (36°F) | 11 | 21.9 h | 2/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 4°C (39°F) against a yearly 6°C (43°F), and 38 of the year's roughly 170 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 4/5 on average.
What's on in spring
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- May: Constitution Day parades (17 May)
Good choices for spring
Aquarium · Sentrum
Polaria
The Arctic experience centre's building looks like ice floes toppled against each other.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Nature
- Architecture
Museum · Sentrum
Polar Museum
Combine it with a walk along the old harbour and the wooden houses around Skansen.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
Day trips in spring
- Sommarøy (About 1 hour by car) — A fishing village on a cluster of low islands with white sand beaches and turquoise water, reached by a scenic drive across Kvaløya past Kattfjord and Ersfjord.
- Ersfjordbotn and Kvaløya fjords (About 30 minutes by car) — The road across Kvaløya leads to Ersfjordbotn at the head of a narrow fjord walled by steep peaks, with a small beach and a wooden pier.
What to pack
- 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
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is spring a good time to visit Tromsø?
Yes: March is among the best months. Bright snowy days in March for sledding, skiing and aurora, then melting snow, slushy streets and the midnight sun from late May.
+What is the weather like in Tromsø in spring?
Highs of up to 8°C (46°F) and lows around -5°C (23°F), with about 38 rainy days over the season.