Svolvær Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Svolvær. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Now, let’s explore all the details to give you a full picture.
Svolvær is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1388 mm.
Monthly Precipitation Levels
The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm)
Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wet season, October receives substantial rainfall, averaging 165 mm of precipitation, recorded across 26 rainy days.
In contrast, the drier season, June brings less rainfall, with 69 mm over 17 rainy days.October, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 9°C. During the driest month June you can expect a temperature of 12°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Svolvær Temperature page.
Annual Precipitation in Norway
The map below shows the annual precipitation across Norway. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.





Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide
Svolvær’s average annual precipitation is 1388 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:
In Barcelona, Spain, the average annual precipitation is 620 mm, evenly distributed across the year with no extreme wet or dry seasons.
Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 1000 mm of annual rainfall, mostly in the summer.
In Brisbane, Australia, the annual precipitation is 979 mm, making it wetter than Sydney.
Singapore, situated near the equator, gets 2581 mm of rainfall annually, with no distinct dry season and consistent monthly precipitation.
How is Precipitation Measured?
Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.
Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.
Interesting weather facts
- Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters of rain falling every year.
- In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm per year, with some years recording virtually no rainfall.
- Nearly 1,650 thunderstorm cells are estimated over the planet at any given time.
For more detailed information about Svolvær’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Svolvær Climate page.