Cool
Average highs are around 6°C, so pack for cooler days.
August verdict
Longyearbyen, Norway in August
Weather score30Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 6°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 5.7h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 30mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
August weather
Monthly averages
Temp
6°C
Rain
30mm
Sun
5.7h
Sea
5°C
Weather score
30
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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SwimSwim
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 30mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.7h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 5°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Longyearbyen, Norway with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August6°C average high
August is one of Longyearbyen's hottest months, so shade and slower afternoons matter.
Warmest monthsJune to August
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August30mm average rain
August is close to Longyearbyen's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
August5.7 hours average sun
August sits close to Longyearbyen's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsApril to July
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
August5°C average sea
August is one of Longyearbyen's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaJuly to August
Sea temperatures are usually near 4°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
August30 weather score
August sits close to Longyearbyen's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsApril to July
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.