Tromsø in February
Light returns
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
February is one of the best months to visit Tromsø.
February has the sun back, snow on the mountains and strong aurora chances. The Northern Lights Festival runs around late January and early February.
February in detail
What February actually feels like
- Weather
- -6–-1°C
- Cold, around -1°C, snowy.
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Busy.
- Prices
- $$$$
- High rates.
+Northern lights and more daylight.
–Busy and pricey.
My tip for February
Go up Fjellheisen for the view over the city.
- Northern lights
- Dog sledding
How February compares
Against the other eleven months
2nd of 12 overall in Tromsø, 3rd for weather, 9th for space, 9th for value. The emptiest month is October; the best value is October.
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What’s on in Tromsø in February
- Winter prices
- Aurora season is the busiest and priciest time.
January–March
Not set on February?
Even stronger months in Tromsø
Also good in February
Weather
Weather in Tromsø in February
In February Tromsø averages a high of -1°C (30°F) and a low of -6°C (21°F), with about 97 mm of rain or snow over 13 wet days. The warmest month is July (around 16°C) and the coolest is January (around -1°C); the wettest month is October.
- Average high
- -1°C
- 30°F
- Average low
- -6°C
- 21°F
- Precipitation
- 97 mm
- Wet days
- 13
Climate data: Met Norway (Tromsø, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Tromsø in February: the questions people ask
- Is February a good time to visit Tromsø?
- February is one of the best months to visit Tromsø. It ranks 2 of 12 months in Tromsø overall (3 for weather, 9 for space, 9 for value). The main upside: Northern lights and more daylight. The main downside: Busy and pricey.
- What is the weather like in Tromsø in February?
- Average highs are around -1°C and lows around -6°C. Expect about 97 mm of rain or snow over roughly 13 wet days. Cold, around -1°C, snowy. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 16°C) and the coolest is January (around -1°C).
- Is Tromsø crowded in February?
- Crowds are moderate-high. Busy. The quietest month is October.
- How expensive is Tromsø in February?
- Prices are at level 4 of 5 ($$$$). High 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 (February ranks 2 of 12). The quietest month is October and the best value is October.
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Northern lights and more daylight.
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