Trondheim
City in Norway
Trondheim is a city in Norway with a population of 216,518 in 2025. Located 393 km from Oslo, it draws visitors to sights such as Nidaros Cathedral, Dora I, and Munkholmen.
What to see
Visitors can explore Nidaros Cathedral, alongside the island of Munkholmen and the structure known as Dora I.
When to go
January sees daily highs of -1 °C and lows of -7 °C with 93 mm of rain on about 20 days. February has highs of 0 °C and lows of -6 °C with 76 mm of rain on about 18 days. March brings highs of 4 °C and lows of -4 °C with 63 mm of rain on about 18 days. April has highs of 8 °C and lows of 0 °C with 46 mm of rain on about 17 days. May warms to highs of 13 °C and lows of 5 °C with 50 mm of rain on about 16 days. June features highs of 16 °C and lows of 8 °C with 62 mm of rain on about 19 days. July records highs of 18 °C and lows of 11 °C with 74 mm of rain on about 21 days. August has highs of 18 °C and lows of 11 °C with 83 mm of rain on about 21 days. September cools to highs of 14 °C and lows of 7 °C with 92 mm of rain on about 18 days. October brings highs of 8 °C and lows of 3 °C with 88 mm of rain on about 21 days. November sees highs of 2 °C and lows of -2 °C with 81 mm of rain on about 17 days. December records highs of -1 °C and lows of -5 °C with 89 mm of rain on about 20 days.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Trondheim Airport, Værnes, located 26 km from the city.
Top sights in Trondheim
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 18 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | -1 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 8 | 2 | -1 |
| Average low, °C | -7 | -6 | -4 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 3 | -2 | -5 |
| Rainfall, mm | 93 | 76 | 63 | 46 | 50 | 62 | 74 | 83 | 92 | 88 | 81 | 89 |
| Rainy days | 20 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 17 | 20 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Trondheim (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Kristiansten Fortress
- Rockheim
- Sverresborg
- Tyholttårnet
- Vår Frue Church