Longyearbyen weather in August (Svalbard, Norway)

How's the weather trend in Longyearbyen as August approaches? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

During August, Longyearbyen usually has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. During August, the summer season is in full swing. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 7°C. But by evening, they drop to around 3°C.

Precipitation

Longyearbyen in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 51 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 7 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 135 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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  

Chance of Rain 23%  

Precipitation 51 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Sunshine 135 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Norway in August

Find out more about the weather in Norway and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Longyearbyen.

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