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Svolvaer in February: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Svolvaer in February will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Svolvaer, based on historical data.
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February

Weather in Svolvaer in February 2025

OK Weather
Cool
🌨️
Snowy
If you plan to visit Svolvaer in February, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +1°C during the day and approximately 2 sunny days. Expect some snowy, though, as there are typically 15 snowy days in the month and around 61 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+1°C
Avg. max. temperature
-14°C
Min.
+9°C
Max.
61 mm
Total precipitation
77%
Avg. humidity
6 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
6 ⛅️
Cloudy
5 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Svolvaer has OK weather in February.

Average temperature in Svolvaer in February

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Svolvaer for February based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +8°C during the day to a minimum of -4°C during the night, the temperature in February averages around +4°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 42% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +1°C to +6°C.

Is Svolvaer warm or cold in February?

Svolvaer is typically cool in February.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +1°C to +1°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from -2°C to -2°C.

Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

February is one of the coolest months in Svolvaer, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Svolvaer in February

Svolvaer weather looks like this, on average, in February and the surrounding months.
JanuaryFebruaryMarch
Avg. temperature
+1°C+1°C+2°C
Min. temperature
-15°C-14°C-11°C
Max. temperature
+8°C+9°C+8°C
Rainfall
75 mm61 mm57 mm
Wind
6 m/s6 m/s6 m/s
Humidity
76%77%75%
Air pressure
1002 HPa1004 HPa1005 HPa
Sunny days
223
Cloudy days
667
Rainy days
656
Snowy days
171515

February weather is still as ok as in January. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +1°C for average maximum temperature during the day. As February arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 75 mm to 61 mm. Humidity rises from 76% to 77%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during February, staying around 6 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 2 sunny days during the month.

March brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Svolvaer in February based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 6 m/s getting up to 20 m/s which is quite strong. The wind will cause branches to move and ground debris to fly around.

The average wind speed in Svolvaer is gradually increasing during February, going from 1 m/s to 6 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during February in Svolvaer based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 57% chance of rain on an average day in February, with total rainfall of approximately 132 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 29 mm, which is moderate rain. February is a pretty wet month with over 16 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how February is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Svolvaer wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 65% chance of precipitation and 156 mm of rainfall per day. March, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 19% chance of precipitation and 57 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during February in Svolvaer based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 18% chance of snow on an average day in February, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 44 mm.

February is one of the snowiest months in Svolvaer.

Here’s how February is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last February in Svolvaer?

This is the weather in Svolvaer in February 2023:
1 February
☀️
+1°C
2 February
☁️
0°C
3 February
☀️
-1°C
4 February
🌧️
+3°C
5 February
🌧️
+5°C
6 February
🌧️
+7°C
7 February
🌧️
+7°C
8 February
🌧️
+8°C
9 February
🌨️
+4°C
10 February
🌨️
+1°C
11 February
🌨️
+3°C
12 February
🌧️
+7°C
13 February
🌧️
+6°C
14 February
🌧️
+7°C
15 February
🌧️
+6°C
16 February
🌧️
+6°C
17 February
☁️
+3°C
18 February
☁️
+3°C
19 February
☀️
+2°C
20 February
☀️
+1°C
21 February
☀️
0°C
22 February
☀️
+3°C
23 February
🌧️
+3°C
24 February
🌨️
+1°C
25 February
🌨️
+3°C
26 February
🌧️
+5°C
27 February
☁️
+6°C
28 February
🌧️
+6°C
In February 2023 Svolvaer had 6 sunny days, 4 cloudy days, and 13 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +4°C, with an absolute maximum of +8°C and a minimum of -1°C. The average humidity was 79%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 54%. The average wind speed was 6 m/s, with a maximum of 24 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Svolvaer climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Svolvaer in February has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1981 (+5°C) and the highest in 2014 (+8°C). The driest year was 1980 with only 589 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2005 with 1467 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Svolvaer in February:

Is February a good time to visit Svolvaer?

It’s always a good time to visit Svolvaer, but the weather is changeable in February, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Svolvaer in February?

Not really, February is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Svolvaer rainy in February?

Svolvaer is often rainy in February. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Svolvaer in February?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Svolvaer in February, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Norway

Check out the weather for other cities in Norway.

Monthly weather in Svolvaer

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Svolvaer, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.