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Weather in Spitsbergen for August 2026

Your guide to Spitsbergen weather in August - trends and predictions

    Snow Forecast ❄️

  • Snowfall in Spitsbergen during August is quite rare, with fewer than 2 snowy days on average.
    According to Spitsbergen snow forecast for August 2026, 2 snowy days are expected until the end of the month. The closest date with snow is Monday, 24 August.

    • Temperatures

  • Until now, August 2026 in Spitsbergen is cooler than usual, with temperatures averaging 5.2 °C, this is 3.9 °C below the typical seasonal average.

  • Expect cooler weather in the next days in Spitsbergen with the forecast suggesting a temperature of 3.1 °C, lower than the historical average.

  • In general, the average temperature in Spitsbergen at the beginning of August is 10.6 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly cool down, reaching an average of 3.7 °C by the end of August.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • Spitsbergen experiences moderate rainfall in August, with an average of 9 rainy days and a total precipitation of 35.2 mm.

Average dry days
22
Dry days
Average rainy days
9
Rainy days
Average snowy days
0
Snow days
Average temperatures
10°/7°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
13 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
80 %
Avg humidity

Spitsbergen Weather August

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

Temperatures trend during August in Spitsbergen

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August weather in Spitsbergen day by day

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July September
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
1 Aug. Sunny
Sunny
 11° /7° 0.3 mm 0 cm
2 Aug. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 9° /7° 0 mm 0 cm
3 Aug. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 11° /7° 0 mm 0 cm
4 Aug. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 12° /8° 0.1 mm 0 cm
5 Aug. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 11° /7° 0.2 mm 0 cm
6 Aug. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 11° /7° 1.1 mm 0 cm
7 Aug. Light rain
Light rain
 9° /6° 4 mm 0 cm
8 Aug. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 10° /6° 0.6 mm 0 cm
9 Aug. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 11° /7° 0.8 mm 0 cm
10 Aug. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 10° /6° 0.9 mm 0.1 cm
11 Aug. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 11° /7° 1.9 mm 0.8 cm
12 Aug. Sunny
Sunny
 10° /6° 1.6 mm 0.2 cm
13 Aug. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 7° /4° 4.9 mm 0 cm
14 Aug. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 7° /4° 2.1 mm 0 cm
15 Aug. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 8° /5° 2.2 mm 0 cm
16 Aug. Fog
Fog
 7° /-2° 1.1 mm 0 cm
17 Aug. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 7° /4° 0.2 mm 0 cm
18 Aug. Light drizzle
Light drizzle
 8° /3° 0.6 mm 0 cm
19 Aug. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 7° /4° 0.1 mm 0 cm
20 Aug. Light rain
Light rain
 7° /5° 2.6 mm 0 cm
21 Aug. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 8° /3° 2.6 mm 0 cm
22 Aug. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 8° /5° 0.4 mm 0 cm
23 Aug. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 7° /4° 0.6 mm 0 cm
24 Aug. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 3° /0° 2.1 mm 0.6 cm
25 Aug. Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 2° /-1° 1.8 mm 1.3 cm
26 Aug. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 3° /0° 0 mm 0 cm
27 Aug. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 4° /2° 0 mm 0 cm
28 Aug. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 5° /2° 1 mm 0 cm
29 Aug. Sunny
Sunny
 6° /4° 0 mm 0 cm
30 Aug. Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 4° /2° 5.7 mm 0 cm
31 Aug. Light sleet showers
Light sleet showers
 2° /1° 12.8 mm 0 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Spitsbergen in August 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 Spitsbergen forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Spitsbergen in August - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Spitsbergen during August?
During August, expect a variety of temperatures with highs around 10° and lows near 7°, suitable for diverse activities and preferences.

How much rainfall should be expected in Spitsbergen during August?
In August, Spitsbergen can expect light to moderate rainfall, totaling 35.2 mm across approximately 9 days. Occasional showers are possible, and planning ahead for them could be helpful.

What are the typical wind conditions in Spitsbergen during August?
The average wind speed in Spitsbergen during August is 13 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

Spitsbergen snow forecast August 2026

Track daily snowfall levels and discover Spitsbergen’s snowy potential this August ❄️

August rainfall patterns in Spitsbergen

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Spitsbergens August weather 💧
Typically, Spitsbergen has 9 rainy days in August with a total of 35.2 mm of rainfall.
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