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When is the best time to visit Svolvær?
In general the best time to visit Svolvær is probably August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, 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 Svolvær in different months
This is the average weather in Svolvær 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 136 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 130 mm in September.
October bring not the best weather. October is the coldest month with the temperature going down to +41°F.
Climate in Svolvær
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Svolvær for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +46°F | +48°F | +46°F | +61°F | +72°F | +81°F | +82°F | +79°F | +72°F | +63°F | +54°F | +48°F |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +34°F | +34°F | +36°F | +39°F | +46°F | +54°F | +57°F | +57°F | +52°F | +45°F | +39°F | +36°F |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +5°F | +7°F | +12°F | +21°F | +27°F | +36°F | +43°F | +43°F | +34°F | +23°F | +18°F | +10°F |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 76 | 77 | 75 | 77 | 80 | 81 | 83 | 82 | 80 | 78 | 77 | 76 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 77 | 61 | 56 | 57 | 64 | 58 | 74 | 92 | 130 | 159 | 117 | 101 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 54 | 49 | 42 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 28 | 45 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 6 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 13 | 9 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 17 | 15 | 15 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 13 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Svolvær during the whole year:
The hottest month in Svolvær is August with average maximum temperature going up to +57°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +28°F.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Svolvær looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Svolvær 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 Svolvær during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is April with approximately 4 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 57 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is October with approximately 20 rainy days and 159 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Svolvær 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 Svolvær:
What is the hottest month in Svolvær?
The hottest month in Svolvær is August with average maximum temperature of +57°F.
What is the coldest month in Svolvær?
The coldest month in Svolvær is January with minimum temperatures of +28°F.
Is Svolvær worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Svolvær could be a good time to visit, as the weather is generally ok.
When does it rain the least in Svolvær?
if you're looking to visit Svolvær 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 56 mm of rain.
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.
