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Weather in Svalbard for May 2026

Your guide to Svalbard weather in May - trends and predictions

    Official Weather Alert ⚠️

  • Snow Avalanche Warning - See hour by hour.

    • Snow Forecast ❄️

  • The climate of Svalbard in May is quite snowy, averaging 14 snowy days.
    According to Svalbard snow forecast for May 2026, 8 snowy days are expected until the end of the month. The closest date with snow is Sunday, 17 May.

    • Temperatures

  • Until now, May 2026 in Svalbard has been nearly identical to the historical average, with a temperature of -1.7 °C (showing only a slight deviation of -0.3 °C).

  • The forecast for the upcoming days in Svalbard predicts a temperature of 1.4 °C, which is slightly above the historical average.

  • In general, the average temperature in Svalbard at the beginning of May is -3 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly warm up, reaching an average of 1.3 °C by the end of May.

Average dry days
16
Dry days
Average rainy days
1
Rainy days
Average snowy days
14
Snow days
Average temperatures
-2°/-7°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
13 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
82 %
Avg humidity

Svalbard Weather May

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April
June
Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.Sun.
1
Light snow showers
-2°
2
Cloudy
-4°
3
Sunny
-3°
4
Partly cloudy
-4°
5
Sunny
-4°
6
Overcast
-3°
7
Sunny
-1°
8
Sunny
-1°
9
Sunny
0°
10
Overcast
0°
11
Light snow
0°
12
Moderate or heavy snow showers
0°
13
Light freezing rain
0°
14
Moderate snow
0°
15
Partly cloudy
0°
16
Light snow showers
-4°
17
Weather Alert Moderate snow
1°
18
Weather Alert Light freezing rain
0°
19
Patchy rain possible
2°
20
Partly cloudy
2°
21
Mist
2°
22
Patchy rain possible
2°
23
Moderate snow
2°
24
Cloudy
1°
25
Overcast
1°
26
Partly cloudy
1°
27
Partly cloudy
1°
28
Overcast
2°
29
Light snow
2°
30
Patchy rain possible
1°
31
Light rain shower
1°

Temperatures trend during May in Svalbard

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May weather in Svalbard day by day

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April June
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
1 May Light snow showers
Light snow showers
 -2° /-8° 2.5 mm 1.1 cm
2 May Cloudy
Cloudy
 -4° /-10° 0.5 mm 0 cm
3 May Sunny
Sunny
 -3° /-11° 0.1 mm 0 cm
4 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 -4° /-11° 0 mm 0 cm
5 May Sunny
Sunny
 -4° /-11° 0 mm 0 cm
6 May Overcast
Overcast
 -3° /-10° 0 mm 0 cm
7 May Sunny
Sunny
 -1° /-10° 0 mm 0 cm
8 May Sunny
Sunny
 -1° /-8° 0 mm 0 cm
9 May Sunny
Sunny
 0° /-7° 0.1 mm 0 cm
10 May Overcast
Overcast
 0° /-6° 1.4 mm 0 cm
11 May Light snow
Light snow
 0° /-6° 1 mm 0.2 cm
12 May Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 0° /-6° 2.1 mm 1.5 cm
13 May Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 0° /-5° 0.6 mm 0.4 cm
14 May Moderate snow
Moderate snow
 0° /-6° 1.3 mm 1 cm
15 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 0° /-5° 0 mm 0 cm
16 May Light snow showers
Light snow showers
 -4° /-10° 1.1 mm 0.9 cm
17 May Moderate snow
Moderate snow
 1° /-1° 6.4 mm 4.6 cm
18 May Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 0° /-3° 0.4 mm 0.2 cm
19 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 2° /-5° 0.2 mm 0.1 cm
20 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 2° /-4° 0 mm 0 cm
21 May Mist
Mist
 2° /-5° 0 mm 0 cm
22 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 2° /0° 0.4 mm 0.1 cm
23 May Moderate snow
Moderate snow
 2° /0° 0.9 mm 0.7 cm
24 May Cloudy
Cloudy
 1° /-1° 0.1 mm 0.1 cm
25 May Overcast
Overcast
 1° /-1° 0 mm 0 cm
26 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 1° /-3° 0 mm 0 cm
27 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 1° /-4° 0 mm 0 cm
28 May Overcast
Overcast
 2° /-2° 0 mm 0 cm
29 May Light snow
Light snow
 2° /0° 0.9 mm 0.1 cm
30 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 1° /1° 2.2 mm 1.6 cm
31 May Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 1° /-3° 0.6 mm 0 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Svalbard in May is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Svalbard forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Svalbard in May - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Svalbard during May?

Brace for cold days with temperatures not exceeding -2° and nights that are likely to be freezing. Winter clothing is essential for comfort and safety.

How much rainfall should be expected in Svalbard during May?

In May, Svalbard can expect light to moderate rainfall, totaling 28.1 mm across approximately 1 days. Occasional showers are possible, and planning ahead for them could be helpful.

Will it snow in Svalbard in May 2026?

Svalbard experiences an average snowfall of 16.57 cm during May, occurring over 14 days.

What are the typical wind conditions in Svalbard during May?

The average wind speed in Svalbard during May is 13 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

Svalbard snow forecast May 2026

Track daily snowfall levels and discover Svalbard’s snowy potential this May ❄️
On average, Svalbard sees 14 snowy days during May, with approximately 16.6 cm of total snowfall.

May rainfall patterns in Svalbard

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Svalbards May weather 💧
Typically, Svalbard has 1 rainy days in May with a total of 28.1 mm of rainfall.
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