Tromsø weather in December

December in Tromsø: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.

#11 of 12 months in Tromsø · #589 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 27/100 (tier F)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Tromsø climate normals — December

Daytime high-5°C / 22°F🥶 freezing
Nighttime low-10°C / 14°F
Feels like (high)-10°C / 14°F
Rainfall63 mm / 2.5 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days12 days
Humidity84%💦 very humid
Dew point-12°C / 11°F
Sunshine0 h/day
Daylight0 h
Wind12 km/h / 7 mph
Snowfall53.8 cm / 21.2 in
Air quality (US AQI)32🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Tromsø in December — FAQ

Is December a good time to visit Tromsø?
December in Tromsø: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Tromsø on SeasonMap's comfort score (27/100).
What is the weather like in Tromsø in December?
In December, Tromsø averages a daily high of -5.5°C and a low of -10.2°C, with about 63.2 mm of rain over roughly 12.2 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Tromsø in December?
Tromsø has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 32 in December.
Does it snow in Tromsø in December?
Tromsø sees roughly 53.8 cm of snowfall in December.

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