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When is the best time to visit Svolvaer?
In general the best time to visit Svolvaer is probably August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are July, August, September, while the coldest months are January, February, March.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during .
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is June, July, August with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Svolvaer in different months
This is the average weather in Svolvaer for each month based on historic data:
In January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 137 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 129 mm in September.
October bring not the best weather. October is the coldest month with the temperature going down to +5°C.
Climate in Svolvaer
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Svolvaer for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +8°C | +9°C | +8°C | +16°C | +22°C | +22°C | +28°C | +26°C | +20°C | +17°C | +12°C | +9°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +1°C | +1°C | +2°C | +4°C | +8°C | +11°C | +14°C | +14°C | +11°C | +7°C | +4°C | +2°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| -15°C | -14°C | -11°C | -6°C | -3°C | +2°C | +6°C | +6°C | +1°C | -5°C | -8°C | -12°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 76 | 77 | 75 | 77 | 80 | 81 | 83 | 82 | 80 | 78 | 77 | 76 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 75 | 61 | 57 | 58 | 65 | 57 | 74 | 89 | 129 | 156 | 116 | 100 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 55 | 49 | 42 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 27 | 45 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 6 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 13 | 9 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 17 | 15 | 15 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 13 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Svolvaer during the whole year:
The hottest month in Svolvaer is August with average maximum temperature going up to +14°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of -2°C.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Svolvaer looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Svolvaer is July with average humidity going up to 83%. The least humid month is March with an average humidity of 75%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Svolvaer during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is May with approximately 4 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 65 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is October with approximately 20 rainy days and 156 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Svolvaer during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is January with approximately 17 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Svolvaer:
What is the hottest month in Svolvaer?
The hottest month in Svolvaer is August with average maximum temperature of +14°C.
What is the coldest month in Svolvaer?
The coldest month in Svolvaer is January with minimum temperatures of -2°C.
Is Svolvaer worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Svolvaer could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Svolvaer?
if you're looking to visit Svolvaer when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for October, September, November. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being March with only 57 mm of rain.
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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.