When to See the Northern Lights in & around Tromsø?

If you're serious about seeing the northern lights this year (or any year really), come to Northern Norway between late September and late March. My personal favourite month to spot them is in early March - the skies are often clear, there's still snow everywhere (which is great for taking that perfect shot), and the days are finally getting longer, so you're not in total darkness 24/7 anymore meaning you can make the most of the day time to explore around.

💡My Pro Tip: Avoid travelling to Tromsø around full moon nights as the lunar light makes it more difficult to spot the auroras. You can check when's the next full moon online.

📸 Use apps like "Aurora" or "My Aurora Forecast" and check the KP index (aim for 3+ for better chances of seeing them). For the best chance of seeing the auroras, look out for an area with a clear sky and low light pollution and wait.

Your best chance:

• Visit between November and February (darker skies, longer nights)

• Stay at least 3–4 nights to increase your odds

• Head away from city lights (even 10–20 minutes out of the city helps)

• Watch the cloud cover forecast — clear skies are more important than solar activity

Apps like Aurora, My Aurora Forecast, or NorwayLights are helpful — but nothing beats just looking up.