Tromso Weather in June

Cool, bright nights

June feels more like a cool, damp spring day than a warm summer break. Highs reach 13°C and lows 6°C, with rain on 19 days. Clouds often soften the light, even under the midnight sun. You'll get daylight around the clock, but only about five hours of sun each day on average.

That long light makes evening walks around the harbour and hikes on Tromsøya possible at unusual hours. Take the Fjellheisen cable car for views over the islands when the clouds lift. Wet trails can be slippery, though, and steady rain can make mountain views disappear. Save a packed hiking day for a clearer spell.

Events and crowds

The Midnight Sun Marathon brings runners and spectators to town in June. Its races take place through the night, so expect a lively centre around the event. Sankthansaften, the Norwegian midsummer celebration on June 23, is marked with bonfires in some communities.

If you hate crowds, choose a quiet evening on Tromsøya away from the marathon route. June is the start of summer travel, so prices and visitor numbers rise from the quieter winter months. July is generally the busier summer choice, and the best month overall for weather.

Make the most of the light

Travelling with kids? The Arctic-Alpine Botanic Garden is an easy daytime stop, and its summer light makes an evening visit feel perfectly normal. Bring a waterproof jacket for the walk; June is damp, and the garden is outdoors.

For a local tip, take the Sherpa steps up Storsteinen from the Fjellheisen area when the weather is clear. You can enjoy the view without relying on the cable car, but wet stone steps can be slick. Check the forecast before setting out.