Best Time to Visit Spitsbergen for Hiking | Weather by Month

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Outdoor activities Potential

42/100

Poor

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

April, June, May

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-15°C – 5°C

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Generally dry

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The best time to visit Spitsbergen for hiking is April, June, May, when trail conditions are most favorable and the weather is more stable. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to look into where to stay and how to organize your hikes in advance.

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Outdoor activities conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Spitsbergen

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	38Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	-14°	-11°	54	14.4	34%	shoulder
February	39Poor Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	-15°	-11°	42	13.6	32%	dry
March	37Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 78Weather conditions vary somewhat by season.	-15°	-12°	51	15.3	31%	shoulder
April	42Poor Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	-12°	-9°	27	11.4	37%	dry
May	41Poor Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	-5°	-3°	26	10	51%	dry
June	42Poor Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	1°	3°	29	9	56%	dry
July	40Poor Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	5°	7°	40	11.5	63%	dry
August	37Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	4°	5°	50	13.5	60%	shoulder
September	38Poor Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	-1°	1°	44	13.4	54%	dry
October	37Poor Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	-7°	-4°	41	14.1	48%	dry
November	37Poor Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	-10°	-7°	48	14.2	38%	dry
December	40Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	-13°	-9°	52	13.8	35%	shoulder