Longyearbyen vs Svolvær in August

Longyearbyen is the better pick in August — 85 vs 69 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Longyearbyen is cold, a little rain, clean air, while Svolvær is cool, soaked, clean air.

Longyearbyen vs Svolvær — August climate, side by side

🇸🇯 Longyearbyen🇳🇴 Svolvær
Comfort score85/100 (A)69/100 (C)
Feels-like high8°C15°C
Avg high / low11° / 7°16° / 11°
Rainfall55 mm227 mm
Rainy days1117
Humidity85%81%
Air quality (AQI)2332

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

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Longyearbyen vs Svolvær in August — FAQ

Is August better in Longyearbyen or Svolvær?
Longyearbyen is the better pick in August — 85 vs 69 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Longyearbyen is cold, a little rain, clean air, while Svolvær is cool, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Longyearbyen vs Svolvær in August?
In August, Longyearbyen averages 11°C high / 7°C low with about 55 mm of rain; Svolvær averages 16°C high / 11°C low with about 227 mm.