August · typical climate, not a forecast
Tromsø in August
Norway
Solid escape
14°C day · 10°C night · 43% rain · 18h daylight · moderate crowds · €1,275 estimated
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Cool Score breakdown
Scored for 5 nights from Tallinn in August.
- Temperature fit94
13.9°C typical high vs your 12–20°C window
w 26 - Heat escape60
6.6°C cooler than Tallinn
w 14 - Rain probability64
43% chance of rain on an average day
w 11 - Daylight hours100
17.5h of daylight mid-month
w 8 - Outdoor conditions80
Comfortable for a full day outside at 13.9°C
w 10 - Crowding45
Moderate crowds for this month
w 8 - Flight + stay cost55
≈€1275 estimated for 5 nights vs €1000 budget
w 12 - Nature access90
9/10 — wild ground within reach
w 6 - City atmosphere64
6/10 urban texture · 7/10 food scene
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Why Tromsø in August
The sun does not set for two months. Neither do the hiking trails.
- Whale watching
- Cable car to Storsteinen
- Arctic-brewed beer
What August in Tromsø is actually like
In August, Tromsø sits around 14°C by day and drops to about 10°C after dark, so a light layer earns its place in the bag even in high summer. That is roughly 7°C cooler than Tallinn at the same time of year — the difference between planning your day around the shade and simply walking out of the door.
Expect rain on roughly 43% of days, usually passing rather than persistent, and about 18 hours of daylight to spend outside. Crowds are moderate crowds this month, and a 5-night trip from Tallinn works out at around €1,275 including flights, a mid-range stay and everyday spending.
The sun does not set for two months. Neither do the hiking trails. Days here tend to fill up with whale watching, cable car to storsteinen, arctic-brewed beer — which is why Tromsø scores 75 out of 100 for august: solid escape.
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