Tromsø in August
Late summer
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
August is a reasonable month in Tromsø — with trade-offs.
August is mild, and late in the month the dark nights and the first auroras return.
August in detail
What August actually feels like
- Weather
- 8–15°C
- Mild, around 15°C.
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Moderate.
- Prices
- $$$
- Moderate rates.
+Mild days, first dark nights.
–Rainy.
My tip for August
Bring rain gear, weather changes fast.
- Hiking
- Fjords
How August compares
Against the other eleven months
6th of 12 overall in Tromsø, 3rd for weather, 6th for space, 5th for value. The emptiest month is October; the best value is October.
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Weather
Weather in Tromsø in August
In August Tromsø averages a high of 15°C (59°F) and a low of 8°C (46°F), with about 88 mm of rain or snow over 13 wet days. The warmest month is July (around 16°C) and the coolest is January (around -1°C); the wettest month is October.
- Average high
- 15°C
- 59°F
- Average low
- 8°C
- 46°F
- Precipitation
- 88 mm
- Wet days
- 13
Climate data: Met Norway (Tromsø, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Tromsø in August: the questions people ask
- Is August a good time to visit Tromsø?
- August is a reasonable month in Tromsø — with trade-offs. It ranks 6 of 12 months in Tromsø overall (3 for weather, 6 for space, 5 for value). The main upside: Mild days, first dark nights. The main downside: Rainy.
- What is the weather like in Tromsø in August?
- Average highs are around 15°C and lows around 8°C. Expect about 88 mm of rain or snow over roughly 13 wet days. Mild, around 15°C. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 16°C) and the coolest is January (around -1°C).
- Is Tromsø crowded in August?
- Crowds are moderate-high. Moderate. The quietest month is October.
- How expensive is Tromsø in August?
- Prices are at level 3 of 5 ($$$). Moderate rates. The best-value month is October.
- When is the best time to visit Tromsø?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, March is the best month overall (August ranks 6 of 12). The quietest month is October and the best value is October.