What is the weather like in Longyearbyen vs Svolvær in May?

In May, Longyearbyen averages 2°C high / -2°C low with about 30 mm of rain; Svolvær averages 10°C high / 5°C low with about 157 mm.

Longyearbyen vs Svolvær in May

Longyearbyen is the better pick in May — 75 vs 64 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Longyearbyen is freezing, a little rain, clean air, while Svolvær is cold, soaked, clean air.

Longyearbyen vs Svolvær — May climate, side by side

	🇸🇯 Longyearbyen	🇳🇴 Svolvær
Comfort score	75/100 (B)	64/100 (C)
Feels-like high	-2°C	6°C
Avg high / low	2° / -2°	10° / 5°
Rainfall	30 mm	157 mm
Rainy days	9	15
Humidity	81%	78%
Air quality (AQI)	35	38

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

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Longyearbyen vs Svolvær in May — FAQ

Is May better in Longyearbyen or Svolvær?: Longyearbyen is the better pick in May — 75 vs 64 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Longyearbyen is freezing, a little rain, clean air, while Svolvær is cold, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Longyearbyen vs Svolvær in May?: In May, Longyearbyen averages 2°C high / -2°C low with about 30 mm of rain; Svolvær averages 10°C high / 5°C low with about 157 mm.