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Tromsø weather in August (Troms, Norway)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Tromsø this August? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

In August, Tromsø typically experiences moderate temperatures and high rainfall. The month of August belongs to the summer season. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 16°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 9°C.

Precipitation

Tromsø in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 115 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 18 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 165 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Tromsø. July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Tromsø climate page with graphs.

 

Tromsø, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 9°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 16°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 61%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 115 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
SunshineSunshine 165 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Norway in August

Find out more about the weather in Norway and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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