December · Norway
Best time to visit Tromso in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Tromso in December
Average temperature -6°C, 105 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 87% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
1.2/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -6°C
- Rainfall
- 105 mm
- Humidity
- 87%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Tromso scores 1.2/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around -6°C, 105 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Tromsø sits on an island inside the Arctic Circle, with the Arctic Cathedral across the water and the Fjellheisen cable car rising above the city.
December in Tromso — off-season conditions
December averages -6°C (22°F) — deep-winter cold that dictates the whole trip: short outdoor stints, indoor plans on standby, and no expectation of long walking days.
At 105 mm of water-equivalent precipitation this is a snowy month at resort level — that is snowpack, not lost days — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 0 hours of daylight.
It scores 1.2/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 8.7/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? June scores 7.5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Tromso in December?
- In December, Tromso averages -6°C, 105 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 1.2/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Tromso?
- December earns a 1.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Tromso in December?
- Expect about 105 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 87% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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