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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.