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Store Blåmann

Mountain

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 essentials

Address: Store Blåmann, Kvaløya island region, Troms county, Norway
Admission: Free to access; some fjord services and guided climbs may have fees
When to Go

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.

Air Quality: AQI 14 Good
Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
28°
Warmest Month
-27°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor -8° - -3° -12° 102 mm overcast 96% 6.0 m/s 0.0 low 1.3h
February Poor -8° - -3° -13° 85 mm overcast 95% 6.0 m/s 0.0 low 6.9h
March Poor -7° - -2° -11° 72 mm overcast 93% 5.5 m/s 0.1 low 11.4h
April Poor -5° - 1° -7° 62 mm overcast 92% 4.7 m/s 0.4 low 15.8h
May Poor 0° - 5° -1° 54 mm overcast 85% 4.5 m/s 0.7 moderate 21.3h
June Acceptable 4° - 10° 4° 56 mm overcast 81% 4.2 m/s 0.9 moderate 24.0h
July Acceptable 7° - 13° 10° 76 mm overcast 81% 3.7 m/s 0.9 moderate 23.1h
August Acceptable 6° - 12° 7° 89 mm overcast 85% 3.7 m/s 0.6 moderate 17.5h
September Poor 3° - 8° 2° 94 mm overcast 90% 4.3 m/s 0.2 low 13.0h
October Poor -1° - 3° -4° 123 mm overcast 95% 5.3 m/s 0.0 low 8.7h
November Poor -5° - -1° -9° 90 mm overcast 96% 5.5 m/s 0.0 low 3.1h
December - -7° - -2° -12° 105 mm - 96% 5.8 m/s 0.0 low 0.0h
Getting There & Around

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.