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

In October, Longyearbyen averages 1°C high / -3°C low with about 40 mm of rain; Svolvær averages 8°C high / 5°C low with about 308 mm.

Longyearbyen vs Svolvær in October

Longyearbyen is the better pick in October — 54 vs 33 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Longyearbyen is freezing, a little rain, clean air, while Svolvær is cold, soaked, clean air.

Longyearbyen vs Svolvær — October climate, side by side

	🇸🇯 Longyearbyen	🇳🇴 Svolvær
Comfort score	54/100 (D)	33/100 (F)
Feels-like high	-2°C	4°C
Avg high / low	1° / -3°	8° / 5°
Rainfall	40 mm	308 mm
Rainy days	9	19
Humidity	89%	79%
Air quality (AQI)	28	32

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

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Longyearbyen vs Svolvær in October — FAQ

Is October better in Longyearbyen or Svolvær?: Longyearbyen is the better pick in October — 54 vs 33 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 October?: In October, Longyearbyen averages 1°C high / -3°C low with about 40 mm of rain; Svolvær averages 8°C high / 5°C low with about 308 mm.