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Weather in Spitsbergen for May 2026

Your guide to Spitsbergen weather in May - trends and predictions

    Official Weather Alert ⚠️

  • Snow Avalanche Warning - See hour by hour.

    • Snow Forecast ❄️

  • The climate of Spitsbergen in May is quite snowy, averaging 14 snowy days.
    According to Spitsbergen 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 Spitsbergen 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 Spitsbergen predicts a temperature of 1.4 °C, which is slightly above the historical average.

  • In general, the average temperature in Spitsbergen 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

Spitsbergen 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 Spitsbergen

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May weather in Spitsbergen 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 Spitsbergen 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 Spitsbergen forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Spitsbergen in May - FAQ

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

In May, Spitsbergen 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 Spitsbergen in May 2026?

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

What are the typical wind conditions in Spitsbergen during May?

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

Spitsbergen snow forecast May 2026

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

May rainfall patterns in Spitsbergen

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