Longyearbyen weather in February (Svalbard, Norway)

Curious about the climate in Longyearbyen this February? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

During February, Longyearbyen usually has very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. February ushers in the winter season. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching -10°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to -16°C. As one of the coldest months, it's important to layer up to stay warm. Don't let the chill catch you off-guard.

Precipitation

Longyearbyen in February usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 47 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 6 days days of snow.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 0 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, typically offer the best circumstances. While tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Longyearbyen climate page with graphs.

 

Longyearbyen, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature -16°C  

Max Temperature -10°C  

Chance of Rain 20%  

Precipitation 47 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Sunshine 0 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Norway in February

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?

Visitors traveling to Longyearbyen should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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