Barentsburg climate and temperatures

Climate type
Mediterranean
Best time to visit
September – November
Avg. temperature
14°C – 30°C
Annual rainfall
600 mm
Warmest month
August (35°C)
Coldest month
January (11°C)
Driest month
July (22 mm)
Wettest month
October (84 mm)

The climate of Barentsburg is a tundra climate (Köppen: ET), cold with no true summers. Monthly temperatures range from a minimum of -7°C in winter (December–February) to a maximum of 10°C in summer (June–August). The average annual temperature is around 1°C.

During the winter months, nighttime temperatures can drop to an average of -13°C, while summer nights average around 6°C.

Climate table of Barentsburg

The climate table below gives you a clear overview of the climate in Barentsburg by month, from average temperatures and rainfall to UV levels. This makes it easy to see when the weather best suits your travel plans.

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Temp. max (°C) 14 16 17 19 23 27 30 30 27 23 18 16
Temp. min (°C) 6 7 9 11 15 19 22 22 19 15 10 7
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Rainfall (mm) 46 34 46 64 43 23 22 75 77 84 61 25
UV index 4 5 6 7 8 8 8 8 6 5 4 4

Best time to visit Barentsburg

The best time to visit Barentsburg is July. During this period, temperatures are usually pleasant to warm and there is relatively little rainfall. Especially in July, the climate is favorable, with an average high temperature of 10°C and around 52 mm of rainfall. The warmest month is July, with an average daytime temperature of around 10°C. The driest month is May, with about 38 mm of rainfall, while September is usually the wettest month of the year, with approximately 136 mm. Snow is rare here, but may occasionally fall in May, June, August, October, December, January, February, March, April, September en November.

Average temperature per month

This chart shows the average daytime (maximum) and nighttime (minimum) temperatures per month in Barentsburg. The figures are based on climate data from recent years and are presented in degrees Celsius, so you can clearly see the temperature range for each month.

Average rainfall per month

This chart shows the average monthly rainfall in Barentsburg. The figures are based on long-term climate data and are displayed in millimeters, so you can immediately see which months are drier or wetter.

Average UV index per month

This chart shows the average monthly sun intensity in Barentsburg. The UV index ranges from 0 (no UV radiation) to 11+ (extreme). A higher UV index means you can burn more quickly, making proper sun protection increasingly important.

Average annual temperature

This chart shows the average annual temperature in Barentsburg based on data from the past ten years. It allows you to see at a glance how the climate is evolving and whether there are clear warming trends.

Average annual rainfall

This chart shows the average annual rainfall in Barentsburg over the past ten years. It allows you to see at a glance how much rain falls each year and whether there are clear fluctuations between the years.

Weather experiences in Barentsburg

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Average weather per month

Click on a month below and discover what the weather in Barentsburg is typically like. For each period, you can instantly see the average temperature, rainfall, wind, and UV index. Thanks to years of historical weather data, you’ll know exactly what to expect during your trip.