The weather in November in Svalbard

It's cold in November in Svalbard with an average temperature of -3°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of -5°C to a high of -1°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -10°C and -4°C.

Looking for sun? November isn’t a good month to be in Svalbard. There’s too much chance of rain this month.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in November for Svalbard. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 6°C in 2018, Svalbard reached the highest temperature in November over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -18°C in 2019. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -23°C to a highest value of 3°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In November, there is an average of 122 mm of precipitation, spread over 15 days. Of the total precipitation, about 33 cm falls as snow in November. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.

Daily weather in November for Svalbard

Click on any day in November 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.

November weather comparison

  Svalbard New York
Average temperature -3°C 14°C
Max. temperature -1°C 19°C
Min. temperature -10°C -5°C
Total precipitation 122 mm 85 mm
Rainy days 15 days 12 days
Total snowfall 33 cm 0,1 cm
Snowy days 14 days 1 day

Start of November

The month of November starts in Svalbard with really cold temps, averaging around -2°C during the day and nights dipping to about -7°C.

Mid November

By mid-November, daytime temps stay steady at around -2°C, with nights around -7°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.

End of November

By the end of November, the average daytime temperature in Svalbard is around -3°C, while nighttime temps are about -8°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

Check out the climate of Svalbard for all months and discover the best travel time

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.

Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in November in Svalbard. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in November in Svalbard

Temperature in November in Svalbard over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in November in Svalbard. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in November in Svalbard

Total precipitation in November in Svalbard over the years

Daily Snowfall in November in Svalbard

Snowfall in November in Svalbard per year

Daily UV index in November in Svalbard

This chart shows the average daily UV index in November 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.

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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.