Reinøya

Island Island in Troms, Arctic landscapes and fishing

An island off the Troms coast, Reinøya offers Arctic shoreline, small fishing communities and fjord-side hikes; visitors come for birdwatching, sea fishing and seasonal Northern Lights viewing.

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Reinøya
69.9056, 19.6269

How to Get to Reinøya #

Reachable by regional ferry or private boat from nearby mainland ports in Troms; check Hurtigruten and local ferry schedules for connections.

Tips for Visiting Reinøya #

  • Bring warm layers - Arctic islands can be windy and cold even in summer.
  • Watch for bird colonies and the midnight sun in summer; binoculars and a camera with a good zoom are recommended.
  • Ferries and scheduled services are infrequent; plan logistics with local operators in Troms region.

Best Time to Visit Reinøya #

Summer offers the best access and most reliable weather for visiting Arctic islands like Reinøya.

Summer (midnight sun)
Jun-Aug · 5-15°C
Perpetual daylight and calmer seas - best for island visits and wildlife watching.
Late spring/early autumn
May, Sep · 0-10°C
Quieter, but weather becomes more changeable and some services may end for the season.

Weather & Climate near Reinøya #

Climate

Reinøya's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -8°C to 15°C. Moderate rainfall (885 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit
JulyJuneAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
24°
Warmest Month
-19°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -7°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

33 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-7° -2°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

86 mm
Rainfall
5.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
1.3h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of -2°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

33 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-8° -2°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

70 mm
Rainfall
5.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.9h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-6°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

59 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
11.4h daylight

April

April is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

38 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-3°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
15.8h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
21.3h daylight

June

June is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

59 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
24.0h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

64 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
15°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

70 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
23.1h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
14°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

77 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
17.5h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

83 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
13.0h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (102 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

38 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

102 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
8.7h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -4°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

33 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-5°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

80 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
3.1h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -7°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm).

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-7° -2°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

91 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
0.0h daylight

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