When is the best time to go to Svalbard?

When is the best time to go to Svalbard? 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 Svalbard

For full information about the climate and weather in Svalbard a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 13°F/20°F
2.8in
February 13°F/18°F
1.8in
March 11°F/16°F
1.8in
April 14°F/22°F
1in
May 27°F/31°F
1.5in
June 34°F/36°F
1.4in
July 38°F/40°F
1.9in
August 38°F/40°F
2.4in
September 32°F/38°F
2.9in
October 23°F/29°F
2.5in
November 16°F/23°F
2.4in
December 13°F/20°F
1.4in


Weather and climate in Svalbard

Svalbard enjoys a tundra climate in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Svalbard is 27°F (ranging from 16°F in march to 40°F in july). Annual rainfall is 23.5in, with a minimum of 1in in april and a maximum of 2.9in in september.
  • Between the months of january and december the climate is very bad. The record temperature this month is 38°F and, in december, 2 days of rain are expected.


Charts: temperature and rainfall in Svalbard

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of 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



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