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Best time to visit Svalbard
The best time to visit in Svalbard is from June until September, when you will have a very cold temperature, but limited rainfall. The highest average temperature in in Svalbard is 3°C in July and the lowest is -12°C in March. The weather and climate of Svalbard is suitable for a winter sports.
Svalbard has the tundra climate prevailing. If you want to know what the average temperature is in in Svalbard or when most precipitation (rain or snow) falls, you can find a quick overview below. This way, you are well prepared. Our average monthly climate data is based on data from the past 30 years.
Average weather Svalbard by month
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature (°C) | -9 | -10 | -12 | -8 | -2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | -3 | -7 | -8 |
| Precipitation (mm) | 27 | 20 | 20 | 11 | 18 | 12 | 18 | 20 | 24 | 30 | 27 | 27 |
Climate data from city: Longyearbyen
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14 day weather forecast Svalbard
The weather for in Svalbard will be around -10° degrees in the next 14 days with a couple of days chance of light rain showers.
The weather forecast for Svalbard is based on the weather conditions in the city of Longyearbyen.
Weather forecast this week
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Monday 18 Oct | Snow | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
-12° -13° |
0 cm | 0 mm | 0% | 0 m/s | 1 | |
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Tuesday 19 Oct | Snow | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
-11° -14° |
0 cm | 0 mm | 0% | 1 m/s | 1 | |
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Wednesday 20 Oct | Snow | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
-9° -14° |
0 cm | 0 mm | 0% | 2 m/s | 1 | |
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Thursday 21 Oct | Snow | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
-6° -11° |
4.1 cm | 3.4 mm | 90% | 2 m/s | 0 | |
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Friday 22 Oct | Snow | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
-5° -9° |
2.2 cm | 1.9 mm | 85% | 2 m/s | 1 | |
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Saturday 23 Oct | Snow | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
-9° -14° |
1.1 cm | 1.0 mm | 75% | 1 m/s | 0 | |
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Sunday 24 Oct | Snow | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
-12° -14° |
0 cm | 0 mm | 0% | 1 m/s | 0 |
Weather forecast next week
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Monday 25 Oct | Snow | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
-11° -14° |
0 cm | 0 mm | 0% | 2 m/s | 0 | |
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Tuesday 26 Oct | Snow | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
-11° -13° |
0 cm | 0 mm | 0% | 3 m/s | 0 | |
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Wednesday 27 Oct | Snow | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
-11° -12° |
0 cm | 0 mm | 0% | 3 m/s | 0 | |
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Thursday 28 Oct | Snow | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
-7° -11° |
0 cm | 0 mm | 0% | 2 m/s | 0 | |
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Friday 29 Oct | Snow | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
-6° -11° |
0.5 cm | 1.3 mm | 70% | 2 m/s | 0 | |
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Saturday 30 Oct | Snow | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
-11° -16° |
0 cm | 0 mm | 0% | 2 m/s | 0 | |
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Sunday 31 Oct | Snow | Precip | Chance | Wind | UV |
-15° -16° |
0 cm | 0 mm | 0% | 1 m/s | 0 |
Climate Svalbard
Svalbard has the tundra climate prevailing. It is cold here all year round. The average annual temperature for Svalbard is -4° degrees and there is about 255 mm of rain in a year. It is dry for 178 days a year with an average humidity of 90% and an UV-index of 2.
Climate table of Svalbard
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day temp. (°C) | -9 | -10 | -12 | -8 | -2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | -3 | -7 | -8 |
| Night temp. (°C) | -14 | -16 | -18 | -15 | -7 | -2 | 1 | 0 | -3 | -8 | -12 | -14 |
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| Precipitation (mm) | 27 | 20 | 20 | 11 | 18 | 12 | 18 | 20 | 24 | 30 | 27 | 27 |
| Days with rain | 4 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 4 |
| Days with snow | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 12 | 14 | 15 |
| Dry days | 12 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 13 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
| Sun hours per day | 0 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Wind force (Bft) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| UV-index | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Climate data from city: Longyearbyen
Svalbard weather by month
What is the average weather like in a given month for Svalbard? Let's find out! Click on a month to check all the monthly averages for sunshine, temperature highs and lows, percentage chance of rain per day, snowfall accumulation and number of rainy days.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Svalbard?
Svalbard lies in a straight line about 5,786 km from United States (New York → Longyearbyen).
How long is the flight to Svalbard?
The flight time from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Svalbard is approximately 10 h. 10 min.
How many inhabitants are there in Svalbard?
Svalbard has approximately 2,165 inhabitants.
How big is Svalbard?
The area of Svalbard is around 62,049 km². It is 4x smaller than United States.
What is the capital of Svalbard?
The capital of Svalbard is Longyearbyen.
What is the area code of Svalbard?
The area code to call Svalbard is +47.