Svalbard Weather in July

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

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Longyearbyen

Thinking about venturing to Svalbard, Norway this July 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 July

Svalbard, Norway is a region in Norway. July in Svalbard generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. It's the height of summer.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 8°C (46°F) and nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) in Longyearbyen. On average, July is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Svalbard, Norway.

For specific regional insights in Svalbard, Norway, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

July is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 43 mm (1.7 in) in Longyearbyen.

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Longyearbyen gets approximately 155 hours of sunlight in July, 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.

Explore Svalbard by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Svalbard - and find the best time to visit. (based on Longyearbyen)

January-10°C (14°F) February-10°C (14°F) March-11°C (12°F) April-8°C (18°F) May-1°C (30°F) June4°C (39°F) This monthJuly8°C (46°F) August7°C (45°F) September3°C (37°F) October-3°C (27°F) November-6°C (21°F) December-8°C (18°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Svalbard in July

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
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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 July for the most popular destinonation in Svalbard, Norway?

Longyearbyen

In July Longyearbyen generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

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June
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Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
8°C (46°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
168 hours
155 hours
135 hours
Monthly rainfall
28 mm (1.1 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
51 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
6 days
7 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Svalbard, in Norway.

Svalbard weather in July: frequently asked questions

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

In July, Svalbard, Norway generally has less favorable weather conditions. Longyearbyen sees daytime temperatures near 8°C (46°F), with nights cooling to roughly 4°C (39°F).

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

Longyearbyen averages a daytime maximum of 8°C (46°F) in July, with overnight lows close to 4°C (39°F).

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

Not particularly. Longyearbyen averages just 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain in July, making it a mostly dry month for Svalbard, Norway.

Is July a Good Time to Visit Svalbard, Norway?

Given the typically less favorable weather conditions in Longyearbyen, July may not be the ideal time to visit Svalbard, Norway.

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

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Svalbard.

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