Temperature in Svalbard in February

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in Svalbard, Norway this February.

Svalbard, Norway, a region in Norway, typically experiences very cold weather in February, with maximum daytime temperatures around -10°C (14°F) and nighttime temperatures around -16°C (3°F) in Longyearbyen. During February, winter is in full swing.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Svalbard, Norway in February?

Find the average daytime temperatures in February for the most popular destinations in Svalbard on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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See also: Svalbard weather by month.

Best Places to Visit in Svalbard in February

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in February: blue is cold, red is hot.

Svalbard temperatures in February: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Svalbard, Norway in February?

Longyearbyen averages a daytime high of -10°C (14°F) in February, which is very low for Svalbard, Norway.

How cold does it get at night in Svalbard, Norway in February?

Average overnight lows in Svalbard, Norway during February sit near -16°C (3°F) in Longyearbyen.

How much sun does Svalbard, Norway get in February?

Longyearbyen experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 0 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Svalbard.

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