Store Blåmann

Mountain Iconic Troms peak visible from Tromsø, popular climb

A prominent mountain in Troms county, Store Blåmann draws hikers to its rocky slopes and offers wide views over nearby fjords and islands on clear days.

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Store Blåmann
Store Blåmann, Kvaløya island region, Troms county, Norway
69.7350, 18.5944
Free to access; some fjord services and guided climbs may have fees

How to Get to Store Blåmann #

Located on Kvaløya island near Tromsø. From Tromsø, drive across local bridges toward Kvaløya and follow roads to trailheads; public buses serve parts of the island but driving is the most convenient option for reaching trail starts.

Tips for Visiting Store Blåmann #

  • Plan climbs around weather windows; northern coastal storms can arrive fast.
  • Combine a visit with a coastal drive to see the Tromsø archipelago and Northern Norwegian coastal scenery.

Best Time to Visit Store Blåmann #

Summer for climbing and hiking; autumn for aurora potential and fewer tourists.

Summer
June-August · 5-15°C (41-59°F)
Midnight sun and stable weather windows for climbing.
Autumn
Sept-Oct · 0-10°C (32-50°F)
Northern lights begin to appear; coastal weather can be stormy.
Winter
Nov-Mar · -10-2°C (14-36°F)
Alpine winter conditions; only for experienced mountaineers with proper gear.

Weather & Climate near Store Blåmann #

Climate

Store Blåmann'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 13°C. Abundant rainfall (1008 mm/year), wettest in October.

Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
28°
Warmest Month
-27°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -8°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

29 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-8° -3°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

102 mm
Rainfall
6.0 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
1.3h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of -3°C and lows of -8°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm), mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

29 Poor

Comfort

-6°
Feels Like Freezing
-6°C
Temperature
-8° -3°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

85 mm
Rainfall
6.0 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.9h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

33 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-7° -2°
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

72 mm
Rainfall
5.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
11.4h daylight

April

April is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-5°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

62 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
15.8h daylight

May

May is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

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

June

June is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

56 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
24.0h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 13°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
13°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

76 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
23.1h daylight

August

August is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

89 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
17.5h daylight

September

September is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (94 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

42 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

94 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
13.0h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -1°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (123 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

38 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

123 mm
Rainfall
5.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
8.7h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -5°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

33 Poor

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-5° -1°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

90 mm
Rainfall
5.5 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. Significant rainfall (105 mm).

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-7° -2°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

105 mm
Rainfall
5.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
0.0h daylight

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