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Weather in Svalbard for October 2026

Your guide to Svalbard weather in October - trends and predictions

    Snow Forecast ❄️

  • Expect heavy snowfall in Svalbard during October, with an average of 19 snowy days.
    According to Svalbard snow forecast for October 2026, 10 snowy days are expected in the next 2 weeks. The closest date with snow is Monday, 12 October.

    • Temperatures

  • Until now, October 2026 in Svalbard has been nearly identical to the historical average, with a temperature of -0.7 °C (showing only a slight deviation of 0.5 °C).

  • Expect cooler weather in the next days in Svalbard with the forecast suggesting a temperature of -2.7 °C, lower than the historical average.

  • In general, the average temperature in Svalbard at the beginning of October is -0.4 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to noticeably cool down, reaching an average of -2.7 °C by the end of October.

    • More

  • Is October a good time to visit Svalbard? check out the best time to travel to Svalbard page.

Average dry days
10
Dry days
Average rainy days
2
Rainy days
Average snowy days
19
Snow days
Average temperatures
-3°/-6°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
16 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
87 %
Avg humidity

Svalbard Weather October

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

Temperatures trend during October in Svalbard

See the weather trend as well as the moving average line

October weather in Svalbard day by day

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September November
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
1 Oct. Cloudy
Cloudy
 -1° /-6° 1.2 mm 0.5 cm
2 Oct. Overcast
Overcast
 0° /-3° 4.3 mm 0.3 cm
3 Oct. Overcast
Overcast
 0° /-3° 2 mm 0.6 cm
4 Oct. Overcast
Overcast
 0° /-3° 1.5 mm 0 cm
5 Oct. Overcast
Overcast
 0° /-3° 0 mm 0 cm
6 Oct. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 -1° /-4° 2 mm 1 cm
7 Oct. Overcast
Overcast
 -1° /-5° 0 mm 0 cm
8 Oct. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 -3° /-6° 0.4 mm 0 cm
9 Oct. Overcast
Overcast
 -3° /-7° 0.1 mm 0 cm
10 Oct. Sunny
Sunny
 -3° /-7° 1.6 mm 0.7 cm
11 Oct. Sunny
Sunny
 -3° /-7° 3.1 mm 0.6 cm
12 Oct. Heavy snow
Heavy snow
 1° /-9° 8.7 mm 6.3 cm
13 Oct. Light rain
Light rain
 3° /-4° 20.2 mm 1.6 cm
14 Oct. Mist
Mist
 2° /0° 3.9 mm 0 cm
15 Oct. Light drizzle
Light drizzle
 4° /1° 9.1 mm 0.8 cm
16 Oct. Overcast
Overcast
 2° /-5° 3.3 mm 1.7 cm
17 Oct. Heavy snow
Heavy snow
 -5° /-9° 5.2 mm 3.7 cm
18 Oct. Sunny
Sunny
 -5° /-13° 4.1 mm 2.9 cm
19 Oct. Heavy snow
Heavy snow
 1° /-11° 10.6 mm 7.2 cm
20 Oct. Sunny
Sunny
 -6° /-16° 0 mm 0 cm
21 Oct. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 -14° /-16° 0 mm 0 cm
22 Oct. Overcast
Overcast
 -4° /-15° 0 mm 0 cm
23 Oct. Overcast
Overcast
 -4° /-15° 0 mm 0 cm
24 Oct. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 -12° /-16° 0 mm 0 cm
25 Oct. Moderate snow
Moderate snow
 -1° /-11° 3.9 mm 2.7 cm
26 Oct. Overcast
Overcast
 -5° /-8° 0.2 mm 0.1 cm
27 Oct. Overcast
Overcast
 -3° /-7° 1 mm 0.4 cm
28 Oct. Moderate snow
Moderate snow
 -1° /-7° 0.4 mm 0.3 cm
29 Oct. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 -3° /-7° 0.2 mm 0.2 cm
30 Oct. Overcast
Overcast
 -3° /-7° 0.9 mm 0.7 cm
31 Oct. Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 -3° /-13° 2.2 mm 1.8 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Svalbard in October 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 October - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Svalbard during October?
Brace for cold days with temperatures not exceeding -3° 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 October?
In October, Svalbard can expect light to moderate rainfall, totaling 40 mm across approximately 2 days. Occasional showers are possible, and planning ahead for them could be helpful.

Will it snow in Svalbard in October 2026?
Svalbard experiences an average snowfall of 18.4 cm during October, occurring over 19 days.

What are the typical wind conditions in Svalbard during October?
The average wind speed in Svalbard during October is 16 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

Svalbard snow forecast October 2026

Track daily snowfall levels and discover Svalbard’s snowy potential this October ❄️
On average, Svalbard sees 19 snowy days during October, with approximately 18.4 cm of total snowfall.

October rainfall patterns in Svalbard

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Svalbards October weather 💧
Typically, Svalbard has 2 rainy days in October with a total of 40 mm of rainfall.
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