🇮🇸 Reykjavík vs Tromsø 🇳🇴

Reykjavík, Iceland vs Tromsø, Norway — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Reykjavík is the warmer of the two — about 2 degrees warmer on average across the year. Reykjavík is drier, with roughly 3 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇮🇸 Reykjavík🇳🇴 Tromsø
Avg annual high7°C5°C
Hottest monthJuly (14°C)July (16°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (-2°C low)January (-7°C low)
Rainy days / year145148
SnowYesYes
Best months to visitJune, July, AugustJune, July, August

🇮🇸 Reykjavík

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in July (14°C), coldest lows in January (-2°C).

🇳🇴 Tromsø

Best around June, July, August. Hottest in July (16°C), coldest lows in January (-7°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Reykjavík or Tromsø warmer?

Reykjavík is warmer overall, averaging about 2 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Reykjavík or Tromsø?

Tromsø is rainier — Reykjavík sees about 3 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Reykjavík vs Tromsø?

Reykjavík is best around June, July, August; Tromsø is best around June, July, August.

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