Trondheim weather in February
February in Trondheim: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — a hit-or-miss time to visit.
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
#9 of 12 months in Trondheim · #1308 of 1413 destinations to visit in February · comfort 44/100 (tier F)
- Days
- 3°C
- Nights
- -3°C
- Wet days
- 12
- Sun
- 3.9 h
- Humidity
- 83%
- Daylight
- 9 h

Traveller notes on Trondheim in February
Notes from nearby Åre (134 km away)
Trondheim doesn't have its own notes for February yet — these are about Åre, close enough to share the season.
February to April is the best of the Swedish ski season on the forum's account, and February is its peak - which in Are means the most reliable conditions and the highest prices of the year together. The regulars' warning is about the marginal temperatures rather than the deep cold: a spell hovering between about +5 and -5C is the genuinely unpleasant outcome, turning everything to a mix of snow, rain and slush, while a properly cold February is agreeable. Daylight is short but workable - the afternoon goes dark between five and six - and they are firm that it is a clothing problem, not a reason to stay in. The record: -1.7C days, -8.1C nights, 39.5cm of snow, 10.4 precipitation days and only 3.8 hours of sun.
Other months in Trondheim
Forum posters describe December in Trondheim as bringing short, cold days with ground typically covered in snow, noting that locals lean toward cross-country skiing rather than walking this time of year. Posters are direct that heavy snow arriving right before or during a visit can rule out most walking plans entirely, though the tram ride up to Lian is consistently flagged as a safe, reliable option regardless of conditions. Posters consistently recommend wool long underwear along with a hat and gloves as genuine essentials, noting that special outerwear pants aren't really needed for strolling around the city itself. Posters flag that many students leave for the holidays, leaving Trondheim noticeably quieter than usual through late December. Posters generally rate December as workable but genuinely weather-dependent, with flexibility the key to enjoying a winter visit.
June in Trondheim barely gets dark — over twenty hours of daylight — and the forum's own saying is that if you are not happy with the weather, give it five minutes. Expect 10 to 20°C, some nights down to 5, occasional days above 25, and the honest possibility of cold, windy and rainy instead. They call June relatively dry, though the record still shows rain on about thirteen days. The packing list is a list precisely because you may need all of it: windproof and waterproof shell, a woollen sweater, long trousers, hiking shoes, and shorts. June versus July is not worth agonising over — the difference is statistical.
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Trondheim climate normals — February
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Trondheim in February
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Peak crowdsISFiT student festival, Winter sports week in Norway, school holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Trondheim's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherTrondheim's weather peaks June–August, best around July.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Trondheim in February
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Festival
ISFiT student festival
5–20 Feb · usuallyMajor festivalCrowdedThe international student festival brings several hundred delegates and a public programme of talks and concerts to the city for ten days. It runs in odd years and is organised entirely by students. Source ↗
- Nature
Aurora season
15 Sep – 31 Mar · usuallyFar enough south that it takes an active night rather than any dark one, but on those nights the lights are visible from the Bymarka hills fifteen minutes out of the centre. Coastal cloud is the usual spoiler.
- Season
Snow season
Ski seasonAbout 38 cm of snow falls in the month.
from the climate normals
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Trondheim — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Trondheim in February — FAQ
- Is February a good time to visit Trondheim?
- February in Trondheim: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — a hit-or-miss time to visit. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Trondheim on SeasonMap's comfort score (44/100).
- What is the weather like in Trondheim in February?
- In February, Trondheim averages a daily high of 2.9°C and a low of -2.6°C, with about 64.6 mm of rain over roughly 11.9 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Trondheim in February?
- Trondheim has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 35 in February.
- Does it snow in Trondheim in February?
- Trondheim sees roughly 38.2 cm of snowfall in February.
Within 300 km: Åre's Ski season around 5 Dec – 3 May, and Ålesund's Sunnmore Alps ski touring around 15 Feb – 15 May.