Weather in May in Svalbard
Thinking about venturing to Svalbard this May 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 May?
Svalbard is a region in Norway. May in Svalbard generally has very cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around -1°C and nighttime temperatures around -5°C in Longyearbyen. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Svalbard in May, check out the map below. May is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.To explore the conditions in Svalbard in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
May is a moderate rainy month with an average snowfall of around 32 mm in Longyearbyen.Average sunshine
The city Longyearbyen usually sees around 256 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Svalbard climate page.
Where to go in Svalbard in May
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the most popular destinonation in Svalbard?
Longyearbyen
In May Longyearbyen generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Svalbard?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Longyearbyen, May may not be the ideal time to visit Svalbard.
Generally speaking, provide poor weather in Longyearbyen.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Svalbard.
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