The rugged landscape of the Norwegian fjords
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Svalbard Weather by Month: Temperature & Rainfall Guide
Svalbard is a region in Norway. Many people wonder what the weather conditions are in Svalbard over the year. What is the best time to visit Svalbard?
This page shows the average weather conditions by month in Svalbard over the year in: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.
Svalbard in January
January is a winter month. In Longyearbyen you can expect very cold maximum average daytime temperatures around -10°C (14°F) and nighttime temperatures around -16°C (3°F). It is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Find more detailed climate information for Svalbard in January here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Svalbard in February
February is a winter month. In Longyearbyen you can expect very cold maximum average daytime temperatures around -10°C (14°F) and nighttime temperatures around -16°C (3°F). It is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Find more detailed climate information for Svalbard in February here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Svalbard in March
March is a winter month. In Longyearbyen you can expect very cold maximum average daytime temperatures around -11°C (12°F) and nighttime temperatures around -16°C (3°F). On average, this month is one of the coldest months of the year in Svalbard. So be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Find more detailed climate information for Svalbard in March here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Svalbard in April
In Longyearbyen you can expect very cold maximum average daytime temperatures around -8°C (18°F) and nighttime temperatures around -13°C (9°F). It is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Find more detailed climate information for Svalbard in April here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Svalbard in May
In Longyearbyen you can expect very cold maximum average daytime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F). It is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Find more detailed climate information for Svalbard in May here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Svalbard in June
June is a summer month. In Longyearbyen you can expect cold maximum average daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F). It is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Find more detailed climate information for Svalbard in June here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Svalbard in July
July is a summer month. In Longyearbyen you can expect cold maximum average daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F). On average, this month is the warmest month of the year in Svalbard.
Find more detailed climate information for Svalbard in July here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Svalbard in August
August is a summer month. In Longyearbyen you can expect cold maximum average daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F).
Find more detailed climate information for Svalbard in August here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Svalbard in September
In Longyearbyen you can expect cold maximum average daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F). It is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Find more detailed climate information for Svalbard in September here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Svalbard in October
In Longyearbyen you can expect very cold maximum average daytime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and nighttime temperatures around -8°C (18°F). It is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Find more detailed climate information for Svalbard in October here.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Svalbard in November
In Longyearbyen you can expect very cold maximum average daytime temperatures around -6°C (21°F) and nighttime temperatures around -11°C (12°F). It is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Find more detailed climate information for Svalbard in November here.
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tolerable
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Svalbard in December
In Longyearbyen you can expect very cold maximum average daytime temperatures around -8°C (18°F) and nighttime temperatures around -14°C (7°F). It is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
Find more detailed climate information for Svalbard in December here.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
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