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Weather in December in Svalbard

Are you planning a trip a to Svalbard in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What is the weather like in Svalbard in December?

Svalbard is a region in Norway. December in Svalbard generally has very cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around -8°C and nighttime temperatures around -14°C in Longyearbyen. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Svalbard in December, check out the map below. In many regions in Norway, December is characterized by its biting cold temperatures. If you're venturing into these areas during this time, it's crucial to be adequately prepared. Ensure you layer up with warm clothing to fight off the chill and stay comfortable.

For a closer look at conditions across Svalbard, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

December is a moderate rainy month with an average snowfall of around 57 mm in Longyearbyen.

Average sunshine

Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 0 hours of sunlight in Longyearbyen. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.

For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Svalbard climate page.

Where to go in Svalbard in December

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Svalbard on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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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).

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Norway, check out our Svalbard's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in December for the most popular destinonation in Svalbard?

Longyearbyen

In December Longyearbyen generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -14°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Longyearbyen
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snowfall precipitationSnowfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
-6°C 
-11°C 
0 hours 
59 mm 
7 days 
poor 
-8°C 
-14°C 
0 hours 
57 mm 
7 days 
poor 
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-3°C 
-8°C 
1,112 hours 
561 mm 
73 days 
poor 
Climate in Longyearbyen

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

Is December the best time to visit Svalbard?

In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Svalbard with often poor weather in Longyearbyen.

On average, the best time to visit Svalbard is in with generally poor weather in Longyearbyen.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Svalbard.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Norway? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Norway.

Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.