Climate and Weather of Svalbard, Norway

In Norway you have several regions, one of which is called Svalbard. The most popular city in this region is Longyearbyen, whose climate data we'll examine to provide you with an overview of what weather to expect in Svalbard. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

The weather in Svalbard changes throughout the year, with no distinct months of consistently pleasant temperatures.

The warmest weather in Svalbard arrives in July, when temperatures climb to 8°C. In contrast, March sees the mercury drop to daytime highs of -10°C.

The colder weather is most prominent in the months of January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December.

When it comes to rainfall, Svalbard maintains fairly consistent rainfall patterns throughout the year, with November seeing 58 mm and June receiving 28 mm.

Visitors hoping to maximize their time in the sun should consider planning their trip for May, when daylight hours are at their peak.

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

Interested in the detailed Weather and Climate of Svalbard, Norway?

Please select a city below the map you wish to travel to, or the one closest to your destination. Each selected city will show you the following graphs:
1. Average minimum and maximum temperature over the year
2. Average monthly precipitation over the year (rainfall, snow)
3. Average monthly hours of sunshine over the year
On certain pages we also offer other historical climate data like humidity wind speed and water temperature.