When is the best time to go to Svolvær

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Svolvær, Norway. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Svolvær weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Svolvær are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Svolvær January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
-0°C 109mm 0.4hrs 6.6hrs 6°C

January in Svolvær is generally damp with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Svolvær for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Svolvær and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -0°C (32°F), whilst at night -4°C (24°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Svolvær with around 109mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 24 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Svolvær weather in January »

February

Svolvær February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
-0°C 94mm 1.3hrs 9.8hrs 5°C

February in Svolvær is generally a little damp with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Svolvær for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Svolvær and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -0°C (31°F), whilst at night -4°C (24°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Svolvær with around 94mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Svolvær weather in February »

March

Svolvær March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
0°C 86mm 3.4hrs 13.4hrs 5°C

The weather in March in Svolvær is characteristically cold and a little damp.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Svolvær.

March is in the spring in Svolvær and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (33°F), whilst at night -4°C (25°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Svolvær with around 86mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Svolvær weather in March »

April

Svolvær April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
3°C 74mm 5.8hrs 18.4hrs 5°C

Svolvær's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Svolvær, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

April is in the spring in Svolvær and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 3°C (38°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Svolvær with around 74mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Svolvær weather in April »

May

Svolvær May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
7°C 59mm 4.1hrs 11hrs 6°C

May is a reasonably dry month in Svolvær and the temperature is generally cool.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Svolvær, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Svolvær and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 8°C (46°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Svolvær with around 59mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Svolvær weather in May »

June

Svolvær June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
10°C 63mm 0hrs 6.6hrs 9°C

The weather in June in Svolvær is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Svolvær, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Svolvær and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (53°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Svolvær with around 63mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0 hours of sunshine per day.

Svolvær weather in June »

July

Svolvær July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
13°C 81mm 0hrs 9.8hrs 11°C

July in Svolvær is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Svolvær, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Svolvær and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Svolvær with around 81mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0 hours of sunshine per day.

Svolvær weather in July »

August

Svolvær August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
13°C 83mm 3.1hrs 13.4hrs 12°C

The weather in August in Svolvær is characteristically mild and a little damp.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Svolvær, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Svolvær and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Svolvær with around 83mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Svolvær weather in August »

September

Svolvær September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
9°C 123mm 3.9hrs 18.4hrs 11°C

Svolvær's weather in September is typically cool and wet in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Svolvær.

September is in the fall / autumn in Svolvær and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Svolvær with around 123mm 4.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 24 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Svolvær weather in September »

October

Svolvær October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
5°C 167mm 2.4hrs 11hrs 9°C

October is a wet month in Svolvær and the temperature is generally cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Svolvær for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

October is in the fall / autumn in Svolvær and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (43°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Svolvær with around 167mm 6.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 26 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Svolvær weather in October »

November

Svolvær November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
2°C 124mm 1.1hrs 6.6hrs 8°C

November is a wet month in Svolvær and the temperature is generally cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Svolvær for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Svolvær and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 3°C (37°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Svolvær with around 124mm 4.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 25 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Svolvær weather in November »

December

Svolvær December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
0°C 128mm 0.3hrs 9.8hrs 7°C

December in Svolvær is generally wet with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Svolvær for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Svolvær and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (33°F), whilst at night -3°C (26°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Svolvær with around 128mm 5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 26 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Svolvær weather in December »

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Svolvær weather stats

Svolvær weather statistics
Hottest month: July 13.8°C 56.8°F
Driest month: May 59mm 2.3ins
Sunniest month: May 4.1hrs
Coldest month: February -0.4°C 31.3°F
Wettest month: October 167mm 6.6ins
Warmest sea: August 12.2°C 54°F
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