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Data source: Meteostat・Last updated: 2025-09
Weather in Svalbard throughout the year
Spring (March–May): Average -1.2–6.6°C, cold climate, windy, rainfall gradually increases. Common activities: Polar expeditions, Northern Lights viewing (weather permitting). Recommended clothing: Warm waterproof jacket, multiple layers of warm clothing, waterproof pants, snow boots.
Summer (June–August): Average 10.2–16.4°C, relatively warm climate, but rainfall and strong winds are still possible. July has the most rainfall. Common activities: Hiking, wildlife viewing (e.g., polar bears, seals), fjord boat tours. Recommended clothing: Waterproof jacket, warm clothing, comfortable breathable pants, windproof clothing, hiking boots.
Autumn (September–November): Average 7.9–14.1°C, climate gradually turns cold, rainfall decreases. Common activities: Northern Lights viewing (weather permitting), photography. Recommended clothing: Warm waterproof jacket, multiple layers of warm clothing, waterproof pants, snow boots.
Winter (December–February): Average 1.0–3.9°C, cold climate, less snowfall, but strong winds. Common activities: Snowmobiling, dogsledding, Northern Lights viewing. Recommended clothing: Warm waterproof jacket, multiple layers of warm clothing, waterproof pants, warm hat, gloves, scarf, snow boots.
Weather in Svalbard
Annual average temperature: approx. 7°C / Annual rainfall: approx. 1387 mm / Summer humidity: 60%–70% / Rainiest month: July
Svalbard weather by month
| Month | January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 2.9°C | 3.9°C | -1.2°C | 2.7°C | 6.6°C | 10.2°C | 12.3°C | 16.4°C | 14.1°C | 7.9°C | 5.5°C | 10.6°C |
| Rainfall (mm) | 54.5 | 59.5 | 75.1 | 46 | 106.9 | 121.8 | 270.8 | 184.3 | 196.1 | 103.9 | 78.8 | 90.2 |
7-day weather forecast for Svalbard
| Date | 11/9Monday | 11/10Tuesday | 11/11Wednesday | 11/12Thursday | 11/13Friday | 11/14Saturday | 11/15Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weather |  Overcast |  Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy | Partly Cloudy |  Sunny |  Light snow | Light snow |
| High | -5°C | -12.8°C | -14.8°C | -16.6°C | -17.5°C | -12.5°C | -11.4°C |
| Low | -13°C | -16.1°C | -18.2°C | -19.1°C | -19.4°C | -19.3°C | -14.1°C |
