August Rainfall and Precipitation in Svalbard

Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in Svalbard, Norway in August.

Svalbard, Norway, a region in Norway, typically experiences moderate rainy weather in August, with average rainfall around 51 mm (2 in) in Longyearbyen. August is part of the summer season.

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Best Places to Visit in Svalbard in August

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in August: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

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Svalbard precipitation in August: frequently asked questions

How much rainfall does Svalbard, Norway receive in August?

Longyearbyen stays mostly dry in August, with average rainfall close to 51 mm (2 in).

How many days does it rain in Svalbard, Norway in August?

Longyearbyen sees roughly 7 days rainy days during August.

Is August part of the rainy season in Svalbard, Norway?

Not really. August is outside the wettest stretch of the year in Svalbard, Norway.

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