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Tromsø Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Rain Beats Against the Windows

A proper soaking is due — the telegraph runs hot between stations.

Warmest Monday at 6° · coldest night Friday at -7°

The short of it: Tromsø weather on Sunday, 8 November 2026: local time, 6 °C (42 °F) with rain, feeling like 1 °C (33 °F). Today’s high 6 °C (43 °F), low 0 °C (33 °F). Chance of rain 90% in the next 24 hours, about 36 mm (1.4 in). Warnings in force: heavy rain, strong wind, ice after rain. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 17:30 local time.

TROMSØ, Sunday. — Folk about town may expect snow today, the mercury reaching near 6° and falling to 0° after dark. Count it a gift: 2° above the November average of 4° for these parts. The wind keeps up from the SW at 23 km/h, gusting to 35 km/h, and the glass is falling — a change is coming.

Looking over the next 7 days, our correspondent reckons Monday the pick at about 6°, while Friday night will be the coldest at -7°. Rain or snow is due on 3 of them, some 70 mm in all. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.

For travellers weighing a journey, the Almanac shows a typical November in Tromsø brings highs near 4°, lows of 0° and about 96 mm of rain over the month. July is the warmest month here at 15°, February the coldest at -4°, and January the wettest with 111 mm. Snow usually lies on the ground from October to April. The best months to ride in are July and June.

The sun is up 5 h 24 min today, and the days are shortening by about 11 minutes each. The station stands 269 m above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowRain5°1°10 km/h3.7 mm
6 PMRain6°0°19 km/h3.7 mm
7 PMLight rain6°-1°23 km/h2.0 mm
8 PMLight rain6°-1°22 km/h0.4 mm
9 PMLight rain6°0°18 km/h1.1 mm
10 PMLight rain6°1°16 km/h2.3 mm
11 PMRain6°0°20 km/h2.5 mm
12 AMRain6°0°24 km/h2.6 mm
1 AMLight rain6°-1°27 km/h2.4 mm
2 AMLight rain6°-2°28 km/h2.0 mm
3 AMLight rain6°-2°27 km/h1.4 mm
4 AMLight rain6°-2°26 km/h2.4 mm
5 AMLight rain6°-2°27 km/h2.1 mm
6 AMLight rain5°-2°27 km/h1.3 mm
7 AMLight showers5°-3°26 km/h0.6 mm
8 AMLight showers4°-4°26 km/h0.4 mm
9 AMSnow showers3°-5°29 km/h0.5 mm
10 AMSnow showers3°-6°30 km/h0.5 mm
11 AMSnow showers3°-6°31 km/h0.7 mm
12 PMSnow showers3°-6°30 km/h0.9 mm
1 PMSnow showers2°-7°29 km/h0.8 mm
2 PMSnow showers2°-6°26 km/h0.5 mm
3 PMSnow showers2°-6°23 km/h0.4 mm
4 PMSnow showers1°-6°19 km/h0.6 mm

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 8): snow, high 6°, low 0°, 36 mm of rain, gusts to 54 km/h. Sun up 8:45 AM, down 2:09 PM. A steady snow whitens the ground. Drive the team with care.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today0°6°36 mm54 km/h5 h 24 min
Monday0°6°25 mm63 km/h5 h 13 min
Tuesday-2°-1°8.0 mm30 km/h5 h 2 min
Wednesday-6°-1°0.7 mm22 km/h4 h 52 min
Thursday-6°-6°dry12 km/h4 h 40 min
Friday-7°-2°dry18 km/h4 h 29 min
Saturday-4°-2°dry12 km/h4 h 17 min

Warmest: Monday at 6°. Wettest: today, 36 mm. Strongest gusts: Monday, 63 km/h.

The Almanac · Tromsø Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in Tromsø, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
5th wettest of 12
Versus October
3° colder, 15 mm less rain
Versus December
2° warmer
Day–night spread
4°
Snow season
Oct–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
3 h 36 min
Average wind
16 km/h
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Much like October: highs about 4°, nights near 0°. Pack the buffalo coat. Wet spells are common — about 96 mm, the 5th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Tromsø in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Tromsø by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January1°-4°111 mm18 km/hnone — polar night✦
February0°-4°87 mm18 km/h7 h 9 min✦
March2°-3°86 mm17 km/h11 h 18 min✦
April4°0°63 mm15 km/h15 h 54 min✦✦
May9°4°58 mm14 km/h21 h 52 min✦✦
June13°8°54 mm13 km/hround the clock✦✦✦
July15°10°64 mm12 km/hround the clock✦✦✦
August15°9°84 mm11 km/h17 h 58 min✦✦
September11°6°109 mm13 km/h13 h 7 min✦✦
October7°2°111 mm15 km/h8 h 45 min✦
November4°0°96 mm16 km/h3 h 36 min✦
December2°-2°111 mm17 km/hnone — polar night✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Tromsø

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Tromsø today?

Right now it is 6 °C (42 °F) with rain; it feels like 1 °C (33 °F). Today’s high is 6 °C (43 °F) and tonight’s low 0 °C (33 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 90%, with 36 mm (1.4 in) expected.

Will it rain in Tromsø this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 3 of the next 7 days, about 70 mm (2.7 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Today.

Are there any weather warnings for Tromsø?

Yes: heavy rain; strong wind; ice after rain. See Warnings & Notices for the details.

What is the warmest month in Tromsø?

July, with an average high of 15 °C (60 °F). The coldest is February, when nights average -4 °C (25 °F). The wettest month is January, with 111 mm (4.4 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Tromsø?

July and June. July brings highs near 15 °C (60 °F) and about 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain; June highs near 13 °C (55 °F) and 54 mm (2.1 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Tromsø?

Yes. Snow usually lies on the ground from October to April. Nights average below freezing in Dec–Apr.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
TromsdalenTroms2 km E3°-1°92 mm
LenvikTroms39 km SW3°-1°78 mm
StorsteinnesTroms47 km SSE2°-3°68 mm
LyngseidetTroms50 km E3°-2°42 mm
IvgobahtaTroms59 km ESE2°-3°38 mm
MoenTroms59 km SSW1°-5°64 mm
FinnsnesTroms60 km SW3°-1°76 mm
AndselvTroms67 km SSW1°-6°62 mm

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The Editor’s Remark

“Weather is the only news that never grows stale. Each morning the sky writes its own front page, and we at Wanted Weather are but its telegraph operators.”— J. Whitmore, Editor