Weather in July in Svalbard
Thinking about venturing to Svalbard this July and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Svalbard in July?
Svalbard is a region in Norway. July in Svalbard generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. In July, it is summer.
Temperatures
You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 8°C and nighttime temperatures around 4°C in Longyearbyen. On average, July is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Svalbard.
Precipitation
July is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 43 mm in Longyearbyen.Average sunshine
Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 155 hours of sunlight anticipated in Longyearbyen. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.For a closer look at July's conditions in Svalbard, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Svalbard's yearly weather, check out our Svalbard climate page.
Where to go in Svalbard in July
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in July for the most popular destinonation in Svalbard?
Longyearbyen
In July Longyearbyen generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is July the best time to visit Svalbard?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Longyearbyen, July may not be the ideal time to visit Svalbard.
On average, the best time to visit Svalbard is in with generally poor weather in Longyearbyen.
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