Trondheim weather in July

July in Trondheim: nice, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.

Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Trondheim🇳🇴 Norway · Scandinavia · City92
  1. 33Jan
  2. 44Feb
  3. 56Mar
  4. 70Apr
  5. 80May
  6. 88Jun
  7. 92Jul
  8. 84Aug
  9. 75Sep
  10. 60Oct
  11. 42Nov
  12. 35Dec

#1 of 12 months in Trondheim · #176 of 1413 destinations to visit in July · comfort 92/100 (tier S)

Days
21°C
Nights
12°C
Wet days
12
Sun
11.1 h
Humidity
79%
Daylight
19 h
Trondheim, Norway
Photo: Daniel Shipilov · Pexels

Traveller notes on Trondheim in July

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.
Tripadvisor community · December · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
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.
Tripadvisor community · June · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗

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Trondheim climate normals — July

Daytime high21°C / 69°F😎 nice
Nighttime low12°C / 53°F
Feels like (high)20°C / 68°F
Sea temperature16°C / 61°F🧊 bracing
Rainfall69 mm / 2.7 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days12 days
Humidity79%💦 very humid
Dew point11°C / 52°F
Sunshine11.1 h/day
Daylight19.2 h
Wind12 km/h / 7 mph
Air quality (US AQI)27🍃 good

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

Crowds in Trondheim in July

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 crowdsOlavsfest, Summer holidays in Norway, school holidays in 7 of the markets that fill it(estimated)

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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).

Best weatherTrondheim's weather peaks June–August, best around July.

July includes Olavsfest.

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What's on in Trondheim in July

Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.

  • Season

    Pilgrim walking season

    1 Jun – 15 Sep · usuallyTrail season

    The St Olav Ways into Nidaros are walkable once the snow is off the Dovre passes, and the hostels along them open for the season. Walkers arrive at the cathedral all summer, thickest in the week before Olsok. Source ↗

  • Festival

    Olavsfest

    26 Jul – 4 Aug · usuallyMusic festivalCrowded

    A week around Olsok on 29 July, the anniversary of the battle where Olav was killed, with concerts in and around Nidaros and a medieval market in the cathedral grounds. Source ↗

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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 July — FAQ

Is July a good time to visit Trondheim?
July in Trondheim: nice, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Trondheim on SeasonMap's comfort score (92/100).
What is the weather like in Trondheim in July?
In July, Trondheim averages a daily high of 20.5°C and a low of 11.8°C, with about 68.5 mm of rain over roughly 12 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Trondheim in July?
Trondheim has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 27 in July.

Within 300 km: Geiranger's Dalsnibba and Eagle Road open around 20 May – 5 Nov, and Åre's Summer lift and trail season around 20 Jun – 20 Sep.