Weather in November in Svalbard
Planning a trip to Svalbard this November? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
What is the weather like in Svalbard in November?
Svalbard is a region in Norway. November in Svalbard generally has very cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around -6°C and nighttime temperatures around -11°C in Longyearbyen. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Svalbard in November, check out the map below. In many areas in Norway, November brings with it chilling temperatures. When visiting these parts during this time, it's of utmost importance to be ready. Choose clothing that is both layered and insulating to combat the cold effectively.For specific regional insights in Svalbard, refer to the map provided below.
Precipitation
November is a moderate rainy month with an average snowfall of around 59 mm in Longyearbyen. Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year 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 more details on the yearly climate, visit our Svalbard climate page.
Where to go in Svalbard in November
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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 November for the most popular destinonation in Svalbard?
Longyearbyen
In November Longyearbyen generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is November the best time to visit Svalbard?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Longyearbyen, November 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.
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.
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