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Svolvær in November: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Svolvær in November and see if it is worth visiting.
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November

Weather in Svolvær in November 2026

OK Weather
Cool
🌧️
Rainy
Svolvær in November usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +4°C and roughly 3 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 13 rainy days with an average precipitation of 117 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+4°C
Avg. max. temperature
-8°C
Min.
+12°C
Max.
117 mm
Total precipitation
77%
Avg. humidity
6 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
6 ⛅️
Cloudy
13 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Svolvær has OK weather in November.

Average temperature in Svolvær in November

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

The temperature in November is +2°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +5°C during the day and a minimum of -4°C at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 22% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +2°C to 0°C.

Is Svolvær warm or cold in November?

Svolvær is typically cool in November.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +7°C to +4°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +5°C to +2°C.

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

Take a look at how November is compared to other months in Svolvær:

Climate in Svolvær in November

Svolvær weather looks like this, on average, in November and the surrounding months.
OctoberNovemberDecember
Avg. temperature
+7°C+4°C+2°C
Min. temperature
-5°C-8°C-12°C
Max. temperature
+17°C+12°C+9°C
Rainfall
159 mm117 mm101 mm
Wind
6 m/s6 m/s6 m/s
Humidity
78%77%76%
Air pressure
1006 HPa1004 HPa1001 HPa
Sunny days
332
Cloudy days
666
Rainy days
20139
Snowy days
3913

November often has better weather than October. It’s getting colder in November. From +7°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +4°C. As November arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 159 mm to 117 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 78% to 77%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during November, staying around 6 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 3 sunny days during the month.

December brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Svolvær in November based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 10 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Svolvær is gradually increasing during November, going from 4 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during November in Svolvær based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in November stands at 30%, leading to total precipitation of around 38 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 13 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 9 rainy days during November, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
November is one of the rainiest months in Svolvær, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Svolvær wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 65% chance of precipitation and 159 mm of rainfall per day. March, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 19% chance of precipitation and 56 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during November in Svolvær based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in November is 7%, for a monthly total of around 11 mm.

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

How was the weather last November in Svolvær?

This is the weather in Svolvær in November 2025:
1 November
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+2°C
2 November
☀️
+2°C
3 November
☀️
+1°C
4 November
☁️
+4°C
5 November
☁️
+5°C
6 November
☁️
+4°C
7 November
☁️
+4°C
8 November
☁️
+4°C
9 November
☀️
+4°C
10 November
☀️
+3°C
11 November
☀️
+2°C
12 November
☀️
+2°C
13 November
☀️
0°C
14 November
☀️
0°C
15 November
☁️
+1°C
16 November
🌨️
+3°C
17 November
🌨️
+3°C
18 November
🌧️
+4°C
19 November
☀️
+1°C
20 November
☁️
-2°C
21 November
☁️
0°C
22 November
🌧️
+4°C
23 November
🌧️
+3°C
24 November
☀️
+4°C
25 November
☁️
0°C
26 November
☁️
+1°C
27 November
☀️
0°C
28 November
☀️
+1°C
29 November
☀️
+1°C
30 November
☀️
0°C
In November 2025 Svolvær had 15 sunny days, 10 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +2°C, with an absolute maximum of +5°C and a minimum of -2°C. The average humidity was 75%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 59%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 14 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in November?

Climate Change over Years

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

The climate in Svolvær in November has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1981 (+5°C) and the highest in 2024 (+8°C). The driest year was 1980 with only 589 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2024 with 1489 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Svolvær in November:

Is November a good time to visit Svolvær?

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

Can you sunbathe in Svolvær in November?

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

Is Svolvær rainy in November?

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

Is it sunny in Svolvær in November?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Svolvær in November, 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 Svolvær

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Svolvær, 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.