Longyearbyen weather in August (Svalbard, Norway)
How is the weather in Longyearbyen in August? This guide provides all the details you need.
In August, Longyearbyen typically experiences low temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is a summer month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 7°C. But by evening, they drop to around 3°C.
Longyearbyen in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 51 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about of rain are anticipated.
The city usually sees around 135 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.
In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, tend to have less optimal conditions.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Longyearbyen climate page with graphs.
Longyearbyen, monthly averages in August
Min Temperature
3°C
Max Temperature
7°C
Precipitation
51 mm
Sunshine
135 hours
Percentage Sunshine
Where to go in Norway in August
Find out more about the weather in Norway in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.
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So, what should you wear in Longyearbyen in August?
Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.What To Do
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in August.
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