Svalbard Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Svalbard, Norway in August.

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Longyearbyen

Thinking about venturing to Svalbard, Norway this August and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Svalbard in August

Svalbard, Norway is a region in Norway. August in Svalbard generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. August falls during the summer season.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 7°C (45°F) and nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) in Longyearbyen.

To explore the conditions in Svalbard, Norway in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

August is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 51 mm (2 in) in Longyearbyen.

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Longyearbyen gets approximately 135 hours of sunlight in August, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

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Best Places to Visit in Svalbard in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Svalbard.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Svalbard

What is the weather like in August for the most popular destinonation in Svalbard, Norway?

Longyearbyen

In August Longyearbyen generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

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Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
7°C (45°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
155 hours
135 hours
77 hours
Monthly rainfall
43 mm (1.7 in)
51 mm (2 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
7 days
8 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Longyearbyen →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Svalbard, in Norway.

In our records: Norway August extremes

Notable August records observed across cities in Norway in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest August day in Norway reached 35°C (95°F) in Geilo on August 2, 1982.

Svalbard weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Svalbard, Norway in August?

August in Svalbard, Norway brings poor weather. In Longyearbyen, daytime temperatures are typically around 7°C (45°F) and nighttime lows hover near 3°C (37°F).

What is the average temperature in Svalbard, Norway in August?

Longyearbyen averages a daytime maximum of 7°C (45°F) in August, with overnight lows close to 3°C (37°F).

Does Svalbard, Norway get a lot of rain in August?

August is on the drier side in Svalbard, Norway. Longyearbyen averages only about 51 mm (2 in), with most days staying dry.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Svalbard, Norway?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Longyearbyen, August may not be the ideal time to visit Svalbard, Norway.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in offering mostly poor weather in Longyearbyen.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Svalbard.

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