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Trondheim Climate by Month

The temperature in Trondheim can vary quite a bit throughout the year. Temperatures can be pleasant during the warmest months, and very cold during the cooler months. It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

Visitors to Trondheim can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 20°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold 1°C during cooler months like February. At night, temperatures typically average around -6°C during these months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Trondheim is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1324 mm. Year-round, Trondheim has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, June, with 129 mm, and the driest month, April, with 85 mm, is minimal.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Trondheim. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.0 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 0.6 hours of sunlight per day.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Average water temperature

The mean water temperature over the year in Trondheim ranges from 5°C in February to 13°C in August.

Water temperature over the year

The best time of year to visit Trondheim in Norway

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is winter in Trondheim?
    The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Trondheim?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 20°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Trondheim?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 1°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Trondheim?
    June tops the wettest month list with 129 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Trondheim?
    April is the driest month with 85 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Trondheim?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 239 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Trondheim

    Sun   Dec 15
    5°C | 1°C
    S 25 km/h
    28 mm
    overcast and heavy sleet

    overcast and heavy sleet

    Mon   Dec 16
    4°C | 0°C
    W 47 km/h
    16 mm
    partly cloudy and rain

    partly cloudy and rain

    Tue   Dec 17
    4°C | -1°C
    W 29 km/h
    16 mm
    broken clouds and sleet

    broken clouds and sleet