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

Partly Cloudy

26%

Snow showers

21%

Clear/Sunny

14%

Weather at 12pm
25°F

Partly Cloudy

27%

Snow showers

20%

Clear/Sunny

15%

Weather at 6pm
25°F

Partly Cloudy

26%

Snow showers

21%

Clear/Sunny

14%

Weather at 3am
25°F

Snow showers

32%

Partly Cloudy

23%

Cloudy

17%

Clear/Sunny

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:

01-10-2024
Light freezing rain
27°F to 31°F
02-10-2024
Light freezing rain
23°F to 27°F
03-10-2024
Partly Cloudy
20°F to 22°F
04-10-2024
Clear/Sunny
20°F to 22°F
05-10-2024
Partly Cloudy
20°F to 22°F
06-10-2024
Light snow
22°F to 23°F
07-10-2024
Clear/Sunny
18°F to 20°F
08-10-2024
Clear/Sunny
18°F to 20°F
09-10-2024
Clear/Sunny
16°F to 27°F
10-10-2024
Patchy rain nearby
32°F to 36°F
11-10-2024
Overcast
32°F to 38°F
12-10-2024
Clear/Sunny
29°F to 36°F
13-10-2024
Patchy rain nearby
32°F to 34°F
14-10-2024
Overcast
27°F to 29°F
15-10-2024
Partly Cloudy
29°F to 32°F
16-10-2024
Moderate or heavy snow showers
27°F to 31°F
17-10-2024
Cloudy
22°F to 29°F
18-10-2024
Cloudy
25°F to 27°F
19-10-2024
Clear/Sunny
22°F to 29°F
20-10-2024
Fog
34°F to 38°F
21-10-2024
Fog
36°F to 38°F
22-10-2024
Partly Cloudy
29°F to 36°F
23-10-2024
Light freezing rain
31°F to 32°F
24-10-2024
Light sleet
32°F to 36°F
25-10-2024
Light freezing rain
31°F to 34°F
26-10-2024
Light freezing rain
25°F to 32°F
27-10-2024
Light freezing rain
31°F to 34°F
28-10-2024
Partly Cloudy
22°F to 29°F
29-10-2024
Light snow
20°F to 25°F
30-10-2024
Moderate snow
20°F to 22°F
31-10-2024
Light snow showers
13°F to 20°F

Map: other cities in Norway in october

Cities near Svalbard:

Longyearbyen in octobervery bad weather
Spitzberg (Svalbard) in octobervery bad weather
Edgeøya in octobervery bad weather
Nordaustlandet in octobervery bad weather
Hamn (Senja Island) in octobervery bad weather
Andenes in octobervery bad weather
Finnsnes in octobervery bad weather
Harstad in octobervery bad weather
Sortland in octobervery bad weather
Straume in octobervery bad weather
Stokmarknes in octobervery bad weather
Narvik in octobervery bad weather
Norway in october: See full list of cities

Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in october.

Legend: Svalbard perfect weather good tolerable bad very bad


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.


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