Svalbard · SummerMonth summary
Svalbard weather in August
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
5°C – 8°C
🌧 Rainy days
37% of days
☀️ Sunshine
5.9h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
4.1/10
📅 📅 Best month
May (5.5/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Svalbard in August?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you want the lowest prices and minimal crowds.
❌ No if: you're looking for summer weather — conditions don't support it.
Our take: August is a difficult time for Svalbard. May (5.5/10) is much more favourable.
By trip type
Svalbard in August by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in August
🎯 Low season — 9°C and limited conditions. Upside: lower prices and few tourists In August, Svalbard sees 8°C during the day with 5.9h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 37% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ❄️ January | -14°C | -8°C | 32% | 1.4 | 0.0h | 1.8/10 |
| ❄️ February | -14°C | -8°C | 40% | 1.8 | 0.0h | 1.3/10 |
| ❄️ March | -17°C | -12°C | 33% | 1.3 | 5.7h | 4.0/10 |
| ❄️ April | -12°C | -7°C | 29% | 1.1 | 12.2h | 5.2/10 |
| 🌨️ May | -3°C | 0°C | 31% | 1.1 | 13.4h | 5.5/10 |
| 🌫️ June | 2°C | 5°C | 29% | 1.0 | 11.5h | 5.0/10 |
| 🌫️ July | 6°C | 10°C | 34% | 1.5 | 8.3h | 4.9/10 |
| 🌦️ August | 5°C | 8°C | 37% | 1.8 | 5.9h | 4.1/10 |
| 🌨️ September | 1°C | 4°C | 46% | 2.2 | 1.1h | 1.3/10 |
| ❄️ October | -5°C | -1°C | 35% | 1.5 | 0.0h | 1.6/10 |
| ❄️ November | -10°C | -4°C | 42% | 1.8 | 0.0h | 1.2/10 |
| ❄️ December | -13°C | -6°C | 39% | 1.6 | 0.0h | 1.4/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In August, Svalbard averages 8°C, 37% rainy days and 5.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 4.1/10.
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Comparison
August vs May (best month)
The best month is May (score 5.5/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -8°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -6%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +7.5h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Svalbard in August
Is August a good time to visit Svalbard?
August is not recommended for Svalbard (score 4.1/10). With 37% rainy days and 5.9h of sunshine, consider May (5.5/10) instead.
What's the weather like in Svalbard in August?
It's cool with 8°C daytime and 5°C at night. 5.9h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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