Tromsø in November
Whale and aurora season
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
November is a reasonable month in Tromsø — with trade-offs.
November brings dark skies, and whale safaris run when the herring are near, often from late autumn into winter. Polar night starts around November 27.
November in detail
What November actually feels like
- Weather
- -2–2°C
- Cold, around 2°C.
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Busier late in the month.
- Prices
- $$$
- Rates rise.
+Whale safaris and dark skies.
–Very short days.
My tip for November
Whale tours depend on where the herring are each year.
- Northern lights
- Whales
How November compares
Against the other eleven months
9th of 12 overall in Tromsø, 8th for weather, 5th for space, 5th for value. The emptiest month is October; the best value is October.
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Weather
Weather in Tromsø in November
In November Tromsø averages a high of 2°C (36°F) and a low of -2°C (28°F), with about 94 mm of rain or snow over 14 wet days. The warmest month is July (around 16°C) and the coolest is January (around -1°C); the wettest month is October.
- Average high
- 2°C
- 36°F
- Average low
- -2°C
- 28°F
- Precipitation
- 94 mm
- Wet days
- 14
Climate data: Met Norway (Tromsø, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Tromsø in November: the questions people ask
- Is November a good time to visit Tromsø?
- November is a reasonable month in Tromsø — with trade-offs. It ranks 9 of 12 months in Tromsø overall (8 for weather, 5 for space, 5 for value). The main upside: Whale safaris and dark skies. The main downside: Very short days.
- What is the weather like in Tromsø in November?
- Average highs are around 2°C and lows around -2°C. Expect about 94 mm of rain or snow over roughly 14 wet days. Cold, around 2°C. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 16°C) and the coolest is January (around -1°C).
- Is Tromsø crowded in November?
- Crowds are moderate. Busier late in the month. The quietest month is October.
- How expensive is Tromsø in November?
- Prices are at level 3 of 5 ($$$). Rates rise. 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 (November ranks 9 of 12). The quietest month is October and the best value is October.