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 detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please refer to the section beneath the map further down the page.

The coldest month is March with an average maximum temperature of -10°C. However, the specific temperature can vary depending on the exact location within the region.

Additional climate insights:

• The coldest season / winter is in the months of January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December.
• November is the wettest month in Svalbard. This month should be avoided if you are not a big fan of rain.
• June is the driest month.
• The warmest month in Svalbard is July with an average maximum temperature of 8°C.
• The coldest month is March with an average maximum daytime temperature of -10°C.
• May is the sunniest month in Svalbard.

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.