Best time to go to Spitzberg Average weather of Spitzberg (Svalbard), Norway
When is the best time to go to Spitzberg?
When is the best time to go to Spitzberg? Here's some information to help you in your decision:
- The coldest months are February and March
- The rainiest months are January, August, September, October and November
Annual weather in Spitzberg
For full information about the climate and weather in Spitzberg a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:
| Month | Our opinion | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F/20°F | very bad weather | Spitzberg (Svalbard) in january | ||
| February | 13°F/18°F | very bad weather | Spitzberg (Svalbard) in february | ||
| March | 11°F/16°F | very bad weather | Spitzberg (Svalbard) in march | ||
| April | 14°F/22°F | very bad weather | Spitzberg (Svalbard) in april | ||
| May | 27°F/31°F | very bad weather | Spitzberg (Svalbard) in may | ||
| June | 34°F/36°F | very bad weather | Spitzberg (Svalbard) in june | ||
| July | 38°F/40°F | very bad weather | Spitzberg (Svalbard) in july | ||
| August | 38°F/40°F | very bad weather | Spitzberg (Svalbard) in august | ||
| September | 32°F/38°F | very bad weather | Spitzberg (Svalbard) in september | ||
| October | 23°F/29°F | very bad weather | Spitzberg (Svalbard) in october | ||
| November | 16°F/23°F | very bad weather | Spitzberg (Svalbard) in november | ||
| December | 13°F/20°F | very bad weather | Spitzberg (Svalbard) in december |
Weather and climate in Spitzberg
- Between january and december the climate is the worst possible. It is for example 20°F as maximum temperature in december and it rains about 1.4in each month.
Charts: temperature and rainfall in Spitzberg
In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Spitzberg (Svalbard): the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.
Outside temperature
Precipitation (rainfall)
Humidity
Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Spitzberg
Find out when Spitzberg (Svalbard) has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.
Tourist seasons in Spitzberg
- Very low season in Spitzberg
The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February, October, November and December. - Low season in Spitzberg
The months with low numbers of tourists are: March, April, May and September. - High season in Spitzberg
The number of visitors to Spitzberg (Svalbard) is high in: June. - Peak season in Spitzberg
The largest number of tourists visiting Spitzberg (Svalbard) is during: July and August.
Figure: Visitor index for Spitzberg (Svalbard) month by month
Best time for low prices in Spitzberg
Average prices of hotels in Spitzberg month by month
Generally, November is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Spitzberg. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, April is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.
Find the best price for your hotel room
Average price for flights to Spitzberg
A return flight between London and Spitzberg (Svalbard) is generally cheaper if you go in january ($ 299 on average): this is the best time for travellers on a tight budget. In contrast, you may end up paying $ 261 more for your airline ticket to Spitzberg if you go in july.
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