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Weather in Spitsbergen for October 2026

Your guide to Spitsbergen weather in October - trends and predictions

    Snow Forecast ❄️

  • Expect heavy snowfall in Spitsbergen during October, with an average of 19 snowy days.
    According to Spitsbergen 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 Spitsbergen 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 Spitsbergen with the forecast suggesting a temperature of -2.7 °C, lower than the historical average.

  • In general, the average temperature in Spitsbergen 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 Spitsbergen? check out the best time to travel to Spitsbergen 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

Spitsbergen 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 Spitsbergen

See the weather trend as well as the moving average line

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

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Spitsbergen 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 Spitsbergen during October?
In October, Spitsbergen 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 Spitsbergen in October 2026?
Spitsbergen experiences an average snowfall of 18.4 cm during October, occurring over 19 days.

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

Spitsbergen snow forecast October 2026

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

October rainfall patterns in Spitsbergen

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