January · Norway
Best time to visit Tromso in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Tromso in January
Average temperature -5°C, 196 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 86% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
0.5/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -5°C
- Rainfall
- 196 mm
- Humidity
- 86%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Tromso scores 0.5/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around -5°C, 196 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.
January in Tromso — off-season conditions
At -5°C (23°F) this is proper winter weather in January: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
196 mm of water-equivalent precipitation makes this a snowy month at resort level; what falls stays as snow, with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 1.7 hours of daylight.
That is 0.5/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 8.7/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Tromso — 8.2 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Tromso in January?
- In January, Tromso averages -5°C, 196 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 0.5/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Tromso?
- January earns a 0.5/10 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 January?
- Expect about 196 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 86% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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