Weather in October in Svalbard
Are you planning a trip a to Svalbard in October and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Svalbard in October?
Svalbard is a region in Norway. October in Svalbard generally has very cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around -3°C and nighttime temperatures around -8°C in Longyearbyen. In numerous regions in Norway, October is marked by its cold weather conditions. If you're heading to these areas during this month, it's vital to be well-prepared. Dressing in layered and insulated outfits will ensure you stay warm.For a closer look at conditions across Svalbard, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
October is a moderate rainy month with an average snowfall of around 52 mm in Longyearbyen.Average sunshine
The city Longyearbyen usually sees around 12 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.For a more detailed look at Svalbard's conditions throughout the year, check out our Svalbard climate page.
Where to go in Svalbard in October
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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 October for the most popular destinonation in Svalbard?
Longyearbyen
In October Longyearbyen generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is October the best time to visit Svalbard?
In our view, October might not be the best time to travel to Svalbard with often poor weather in Longyearbyen.
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.
Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.