Ringvassøya

Island

Ringvassøya lies in Troms above the Arctic Circle; visitors seek coastal fishing villages, hiking routes, fjord scenery and, in season, northern lights displays.

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Ringvassøya essentials

Address: Ringvassøya, Troms (Troms og Finnmark), Norway
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About Ringvassøya

Ringvassøya is an island in Troms county in northern Norway, located above the Arctic Circle. The island is part of the coastal Norwegian archipelago and contains scattered settlements and coastal facilities.

The island’s location gives it typical Arctic coastal scenery with fjords and sheltered waterways. Ringvassøya serves local fishing and coastal communities and sits among other islands in the Troms archipelago.

When to Go

Best Time to Visit Ringvassøya

Summer (June-August) for long daylight and outdoor activities; autumn/winter if your priority is northern lights and you accept short daylight.

Summer (midnight sun)
June-August · 5-15 °C
Cool but relatively mild coastal summers with long daylight-best for hiking and sightseeing in extended daylight.
Autumn-Winter (aurora season)
September-March · -5-5 °C
Colder, darker months offer northern lights opportunities but have short daylight and potentially harsh weather; coastal moderation keeps extremes limited.

Weather & Climate near Ringvassøya

Climate

Ringvassøya's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -6°C to 16°C. Moderate rainfall (991 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 39 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyJuneAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
24°
Warmest Month
-19°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor -6° - -2° -10° 99 mm overcast 90% 5.2 m/s 0.0 low 1.3h
February Poor -7° - -2° -11° 82 mm overcast 89% 5.3 m/s 0.0 low 6.9h
March Poor -5° - 0° -8° 70 mm overcast 86% 4.8 m/s 0.1 low 11.4h
April Poor -2° - 2° -4° 66 mm overcast 85% 4.1 m/s 0.4 low 15.8h
May Poor 2° - 7° 1° 57 mm overcast 84% 3.8 m/s 0.7 moderate 21.3h
June Acceptable 6° - 12° 7° 53 mm overcast 84% 3.5 m/s 0.9 moderate 24.0h
July Good 9° - 16° 12° 64 mm overcast 84% 3.1 m/s 0.9 moderate 23.1h
August Acceptable 8° - 14° 11° 81 mm overcast 86% 3.0 m/s 0.6 moderate 17.5h
September Acceptable 5° - 10° 5° 95 mm overcast 88% 3.4 m/s 0.2 low 13.0h
October Poor 1° - 5° -1° 124 mm overcast 89% 4.5 m/s 0.0 low 8.7h
November Poor -3° - 1° -6° 93 mm overcast 89% 4.5 m/s 0.0 low 3.1h
December - -6° - -1° -9° 107 mm - 89% 4.9 m/s 0.0 low 0.0h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Ringvassøya

Ringvassøya is an island in Troms county, Norway, reachable by road from the Tromsø region. The usual approach is to drive or take regional transport from Tromsø to the island’s villages and trailheads; local county roads connect settlements on and off the island. If using public transport, take trains or buses to Tromsø and then onward regional buses or taxis to the specific trailhead or village you plan to use.

Tips for Visiting Ringvassøya

  • Visit in the midnight-sun season (late May-July) for long daylight hikes, or in winter (late September-March) if your goal is Northern Lights viewing from the island.
  • Use Hansnes (the island's principal village) as a practical staging point for routes and services-most local roads and farms are accessed from there.
  • Start hikes early in the day to avoid sudden Arctic weather changes and to maximize daylight; consult local maps for marked trails and check road/ferry schedules before setting out.