If some cloud is forecast, then it's your call. So if you're wondering whether to book an aurora tour or hire a car, they are both good options if clouds are forecast above Tromsø itself. On clear nights, you might even see the lights from downtown Tromsø.
Read more: What Causes the Northern Lights? By the evening, the sky was completely clear. Earlier in the day, the forecast began to change. For example, my family were expecting cloudy skies on their first night. Of course, cloud cover is one of those pesky things that can change at relatively short notice. Oftentimes this is far inland, sometimes as far as the Finnish border.
If clouds cover Tromsø, they will drive for an hour or more to somewhere with clearer skies. That's why guided tours promise high success rates. Clouds can often ruin a northern lights hunt in Tromsø. If thick cloud covers the sky, your chances of seeing the lights drop to zero. In particular, the forecasted cloud cover. In Tromsø, what matters far more is the weather forecast. That means that even with the weakest display, there's always a chance you'll see it, if you're patient enough and in the right place. The common KP metric is a prediction of the strength of an aurora display, and doesn't really give you must indication as to how likely you are to see one.īut in Tromsø, you are more or less always right underneath the aurora circle. These are handy tools for those of us living farther south where a strong forecast is required to stand any chance of seeing the lights.īut in Tromsø, even a weak forecast can result in an enjoyable evening. There are now many websites and apps claiming to forecast the northern lights. So, if you're planning a trip north especially to see the northern lights, read on for my top tips. Yet there are some specific things to bear in mind in Tromsø. September to April means dark skies at night in northern Norway. For example, it must be dark, and the farther north you are, the better. But when it comes to hunting the aurora in a specific location, advice can change. There's plenty of general advice on seeing the northern lights, including in this travel guide. I was delighted to receive a text just before I went to sleep: “Just seen them, amazing! We are thrilled, been sitting up a mountain for hours!” General northern lights advice On their very first night in the city, they struck lucky. I always feel a trip to Tromsø would be enjoyable even if the lights don't come out to play. But it does combine great conditions for the lights with plenty to keep you busy in the daytime. It's not necessarily the very best location possible. It's always the first destination I suggest when someone asks me where they should go. Tromsø was the first place I saw a decent northern lights display and the place I've seen them most often. So, after a couple days in Trondheim, I sent them north. They picked early March because they were keen to see the aurora borealis. Recently, I welcomed some family visitors to Norway for the first time since you know what. But how can you maximise your chances of a sighting? Tromsø is one of the most popular places in Norway to see the northern lights.
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