Tjeldøya
Island Norwegian island in Troms with coastal landscapes
Tjeldøya, an island in Troms near Harstad, offers coastal hiking, fishing, and birdwatching along fjord edges; visitors seek rugged shoreline views and local fishing communities.
Tips for Visiting Tjeldøya #
- Choose your season for what you want to see: late May-July for midnight sun and alpine daylight; late September-March for a chance of Northern Lights-pick dark, sheltered western shoreline spots on the island for best sky views.
- Access the island by the local county road network from the Harstad/Evenskjer area and plan your itinerary around short daylight windows in winter; local maps or tourism offices in Harstad can advise on the best viewpoints and parking spots.
- If you want quiet coastal views, aim for early morning or late evening outside school holiday weeks-many locals head out on weekends, so weekday visits give emptier shoreline viewpoints.
Best Time to Visit Tjeldøya #
Visit Tjeldøya in summer (June-August) for the mildest weather, long daylight, and the best conditions for outdoor activities.
Weather & Climate near Tjeldøya #
Tjeldøya'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 15°C. Abundant rainfall (1403 mm/year), wettest in October.
January
January is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -6°C. Significant rainfall (147 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of -1°C and lows of -6°C. Significant rainfall (126 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -5°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (131 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 1°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (189 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -3°C. Significant rainfall (138 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -6°C. Significant rainfall (150 mm).
