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On the climate data, the best time to visit Svolvær is July & August, scoring up to 69/100 with highs around 58°F (15°C) and 3.6 in (92 mm) of rain in July. June and September are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are November – January, mainly because of cool days.
Highs run from 34°F to 58°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 51.7 in (1314 mm) of rain.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high | 35°F2°C | 34°F1°C | 35°F2°C | 40°F5°C | 46°F8°C | 53°F11°C | 58°F15°C | 58°F14°C | 53°F12°C | 46°F8°C | 41°F5°C | 38°F3°C |
| Avg low | 31°F-1°C | 30°F-1°C | 31°F0°C | 36°F2°C | 41°F5°C | 47°F8°C | 53°F11°C | 53°F12°C | 48°F9°C | 42°F6°C | 37°F3°C | 34°F1°C |
| Rain | 4.8 in122 mm | 4.2 in106 mm | 4.3 in108 mm | 3.3 in83 mm | 2.8 in71 mm | 3.3 in83 mm | 3.6 in92 mm | 3.7 in93 mm | 5.5 in139 mm | 5.3 in135 mm | 5.4 in137 mm | 5.7 in145 mm |
| Humidity | 82% | 82% | 80% | 81% | 81% | 82% | 83% | 84% | 84% | 82% | 83% | 82% |
| Cloud | 82% | 83% | 84% | 81% | 80% | 78% | 76% | 79% | 82% | 81% | 83% | 83% |
| Comfort | 33 | 34 | 34 | 38 | 49 | 59 | 69 | 67 | 51 | 40 | 31 | 30 |
Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. The grid cell sits at about 41 m (135 ft), close to Svolvær's own ~10 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.
The cold peaks here: highs of 34–38°F (1–3°C), and nights reach 30°F (-1°C). About 14.7 in (373 mm) of rain falls across these months, 28% of the year's total. Nights dip below freezing in January & February. Comfort scores bottom out in December & January; the season averages 32/100.
Temperatures climb through the season, from 35°F highs in March to 46°F by May. It's the driest season, with only about 10.3 in (262 mm) of rain, 20% of the year's total. Nights dip below freezing in March. Comfort scores sit mid-table, averaging 40/100.
Peak warmth: highs of 53–58°F (11–15°C). About 10.6 in (268 mm) of rain falls across these months, 20% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 47°F (8°C). Comfort peaks here: July & August rank with the year's best, and the season averages 65/100.
Temperatures slide from 53°F highs in September to 41°F by November. It's the wettest season, with about 16.2 in (411 mm) of rain, 31% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 37°F (3°C). It holds the toughest stretch on our comfort score (November), averaging 41/100.
By comfort score: 2 Good, 3 Fair and 7 Tough. Tap a month for its own guide.
On the climate data, the best time to visit Svolvær is July & August, scoring up to 69/100 with highs around 58°F (15°C) and 3.6 in (92 mm) of rain in July. June and September are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are November – January, mainly because of cool days.
December is the wettest month, averaging about 5.7 in (145 mm) of rain. May is the driest, with about 2.8 in (71 mm). The yearly total is around 51.7 in (1314 mm).
February is the coldest, with average lows of 30°F (-1°C) and highs of 34°F (1°C). The warmest is July, with average highs of 58°F (15°C).
Not very: summer (June – August) humidity averages 83%, and highs peak around 58°F (15°C), so it rarely feels sticky.
On average, yes: lows fall below 32°F (0°C) in January – March, bottoming out around 30°F (-1°C) in February.
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