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Normal weather for Svalbard in August

It's cold in August in Svalbard with an average temperature of 8°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 6°C to a high of 10°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 2°C and 7°C.

In August, there is an average of 78 mm of precipitation, spread over 11 days. Of the total precipitation, about 4,0 cm falls as snow in August. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Svalbard in August

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Temperature Average Temperature
8°C 30°C
Sun High Temp
10°C 31°C
Sun Low Temp
6°C 28°C
Rain Total Precipitation
78 mm 79 mm
Rain Rainy Days
11 days 13 days
Snow Total Snowfall
4,0 cm 0 cm
Snow Snowy Days
2 days 0 days

Start of August

The month of August starts in Svalbard with cold temps, averaging around 9°C during the day and nights around 6°C. A few showers might pop up early in the month, but overall, it’ll stay mostly sunny and dry. Wear a thick jacket, sweater, and long pants.

Mid August

By mid-August, daytime temps drop to around 8°C, with nights around 5°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too. Wear a thick jacket, sweater, and long pants.

End of August

By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Svalbard is around 7°C, while nighttime temps are about 4°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

Because temperatures drop in the evening, wearing layers is recommended. During the day, wear a thick jacket, sweater, and long pants. For the evening and morning, we recommend a heavy winter coat, sweater, long pants, beanie, and gloves.

UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 3 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.

Temperature records for Svalbard in August

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The climate in Svalbard is based on weather data from Longyearbyen. Other spots might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Svalbard to get the full picture of the climate.

Daily Temperature in August in Svalbard

This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in August for Svalbard, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.

Daily Temperature in August in Svalbard

Daily Precipitation in August in Svalbard

The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in August for Svalbard, measured in millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed at the bottom of the chart.

A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for August, you can expect about 11 days of precipitation in Svalbard.

Daily Precipitation in August in Svalbard

Daily Snowfall in August in Svalbard

This chart shows the average daily snowfall in August in Svalbard, measured in centimeters. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in August.

Daily Snowfall in August in Svalbard

Daily UV Index in August in Svalbard

This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Svalbard, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

Daily UV Index in August in Svalbard

Temperature in August in Svalbard Over the Years

This chart shows the average temperature in August in Svalbard, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.

Temperature in August in Svalbard Over the Years

Total Precipitation in August in Svalbard Over the Years

This chart shows the average precipitation in August in Svalbard, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.

Precipitation in August in Svalbard Over the Years

Snowfall in August in Svalbard per year

This chart shows the average snowfall in August in Svalbard, measured in centimeters, over the past few years.

Snowfall in August in Svalbard over the past years

Daily Climate in August for Svalbard

Click on any day in August to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Svalbard. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

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Average Weather in Svalbard by Month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Svalbard. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.


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