Tromsø in October
Wet and dark
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
The short answer
October is one of the weakest months in Tromsø.
October is wet, quiet and cheaper, with longer nights.
October in detail
What October actually feels like
- Weather
- 1–5°C
- Cool, around 5°C, very wet.
- Crowds
- Low
- Quiet.
- Prices
- $$$
- Lower rates.
+Quiet and cheaper.
–The wettest month.
My tip for October
Pick a flexible aurora tour, clouds are frequent.
- Northern lights
- Quiet stays
How October compares
Against the other eleven months
12th of 12 overall in Tromsø, 12th for weather, 1st for space, 1st for value. It is the emptiest month of the year; and it's also the best value.
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What’s on in Tromsø in October
- Wet autumn
- The wettest month, before the snow.
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Weather
Weather in Tromsø in October
In October Tromsø averages a high of 5°C (41°F) and a low of 1°C (34°F), with about 127 mm of rain or snow over 18 wet days. The warmest month is July (around 16°C) and the coolest is January (around -1°C); the wettest month is October.
- Average high
- 5°C
- 41°F
- Average low
- 1°C
- 34°F
- Precipitation
- 127 mm
- Wet days
- 18
Climate data: Met Norway (Tromsø, 1991–2020). Temperatures are averages of daily highs and lows.
Quick answers
Tromsø in October: the questions people ask
- Is October a good time to visit Tromsø?
- October is one of the weakest months in Tromsø. It ranks 12 of 12 months in Tromsø overall (12 for weather, 1 for space, 1 for value). The main upside: Quiet and cheaper. The main downside: The wettest month.
- What is the weather like in Tromsø in October?
- Average highs are around 5°C and lows around 1°C. Expect about 127 mm of rain or snow over roughly 18 wet days. Cool, around 5°C, very wet. For comparison, the warmest month is July (around 16°C) and the coolest is January (around -1°C).
- Is Tromsø crowded in October?
- Crowds are low. Quiet. October is the quietest month of the year.
- How expensive is Tromsø in October?
- Prices are at level 3 of 5 ($$$). Lower rates. October is also the best-value month.
- When is the best time to visit Tromsø?
- In the CrowdFreeViews month scores, March is the best month overall (October ranks 12 of 12). The quietest month is October and the best value is October.
Still going to Tromsø in October?
Book early and plan around the busiest hours — the wettest month.
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