Svalbard in october: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Svalbard in october 2025
The weather in Svalbard in october comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout october
very bad weather 294.8cm
Weather at 6am
25°F
Cloudy
27% of time
26%
21%
14%
Weather at 12pm
25°F
Cloudy
29% of time
27%
20%
15%
Weather at 6pm
25°F
Cloudy
26% of time
26%
21%
14%
Weather at 3am
25°F
32%
23%
17%
13%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Svalbard in october
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Svalbard in october.
The climate of Svalbard in october is very bad
In october in Svalbard, the climate is quite dry (with 2.5in of rainfall over 5 days). This is better than the previous month since in september it receives an average of 2.9in of rainfall over 5 days.
The climate is very cold in that locality this month. Do not forget to cover yourself!. The high seasonal norm is 29°F. The minimum is 23°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of october in Svalbard is 27°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Svalbard in the month of october with a maximum record of 49°F in 2017 and a minimum record of -5°F in 2012. You can expect to have about 25 days with temperatures under 32°F, or 81% of time.
On this month of october, day length in Svalbard is generally 06:03. Sunrise is at 08:49 and sets at 14:52.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Svalbard in october
Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements of the past years of october.
| October | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 27°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 29°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 23°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 49°F (2017) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | -5°F (2012) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 25 day(s) (81%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 19km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 14°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 2.5in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (15%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.5in (2011) | ||||
| Snowfall | 294.8cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 88% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.62km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 64% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 4 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 08:49 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 14:52 | ||||
| Length of day | 06:03 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in october | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last october?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Svalbard in october 2024:
16°F to 20°F
20°F to 22°F
18°F to 23°F
23°F to 25°F
23°F to 25°F
20°F to 23°F
20°F to 23°F
16°F to 20°F
16°F to 18°F
16°F to 18°F
16°F to 18°F
16°F to 23°F
22°F to 25°F
23°F to 29°F
27°F to 29°F
22°F to 27°F
13°F to 14°F
14°F to 25°F
34°F to 36°F
14°F to 18°F
7°F to 13°F
9°F to 11°F
9°F to 16°F
16°F to 20°F
16°F to 20°F
22°F to 25°F
23°F to 25°F
22°F to 25°F
16°F to 18°F
16°F to 23°F
18°F to 29°F
Map: other cities in Norway in october
Cities near Svalbard:
| Longyearbyen in october | very bad weather |
| Spitzberg (Svalbard) in october | very bad weather |
| Edgeøya in october | very bad weather |
| Nordaustlandet in october | very bad weather |
| Hamn (Senja Island) in october | very bad weather |
| Andenes in october | very bad weather |
| Finnsnes in october | very bad weather |
| Harstad in october | very bad weather |
| Sortland in october | very bad weather |
| Straume in october | very bad weather |
| Stokmarknes in october | very bad weather |
| Narvik in october | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in october.
Svalbard
perfect weather
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Weather data for Svalbard in october:
Weather data for Svalbard for october are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Svalbard. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Svalbard can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Svalbard.