AI-generatedSvolvær at a glance
- Best time
- Jul
- Warmest month
- Jul · 16°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 13.2°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,730 h
- Rain a year
- 1,298 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 0 m
Climate in Svolvær
Svolvær has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 16 °C, while February is the coolest at 2 °C. With around 1,730 hours of sunshine a year, Svolvær is moderately sunny; July is the sunniest month with 9.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Svolvær
The best time to visit Svolvær is in July. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 13.2 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in July. Rain is frequent from August to May; the wettest month is October with 163 mm.
Svolvær through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Svolvær in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 3–9 °C by day
- Sea 5 °C
- 6.5 h of sun a day
- 44 rainy days in all
Svolvær in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 13–16 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Svolvær in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 6–12 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 3.0 h of sun a day
- 55 rainy days in all
Svolvær in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 2–4 °C by day
- Sea 5 °C
- 0.8 h of sun a day
- 53 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jul
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Aug – May
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Nov – Apr
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: July
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: July
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 5°
- Midday, 13:00: about 8°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 8°
- Evening, 20:00: about 7°
- Night, 23:00: about 6°
08:0217:32
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:27–09:28 · evening 16:06–18:08
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:05–07:27 · evening 18:08–18:30
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Svolvær compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 10° at the start of the month to 7° at the end. The sea cools from 11° to 9°. The days get 4.1 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 10° | 7° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 4° |
| Sea | 11° | 9° |
| Daylight | 11.3 h | 7.2 h |
What is the weather like in Svolvær in October?
In October, Svolvær is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 9.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 163 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 33 km/h. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Svolvær.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 9 h 30 min08:02 – 17:32
- UV index
- 0 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 33 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 72 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 1 day1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %1 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %7 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- Warm jacket
- Rain jacket or umbrella
- Windproof jacket
Compare two months in Svolvær
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Svolvær: score 83 against 2. In July, days are 8 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 3 °C warmer in July. July has 8 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 6 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 2 | 83better |
| Daytime high | 8° | 16° |
| Night-time low | 5° | 12° |
| Sea | 9.9° | 12.6° |
| Sunshine | 3.4 h | 9.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 19 | 11better |
| Rainfall | 163 mm | 67 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Svolvær month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
0January3° · Sea 5° · 0.1 h
In January, Svolvær is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sea averages 5.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 0.1 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 18 days, totalling 125 mm; on about 11 of them it snows. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 36 km/h. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Svolvær.
Svolvær in January3February2° · Sea 4° · 2.4 h
In February, Svolvær is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sea averages 4.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.4 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 17 days, totalling 110 mm; on about 11 of them it snows. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 36 km/h. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Svolvær.
Svolvær in February8March3° · Sea 4° · 4.7 h
In March, Svolvær is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sea averages 3.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 17 days, totalling 100 mm; on about 11 of them it snows. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 35 km/h. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Svolvær.
Svolvær in March21April5° · Sea 4° · 6.7 h
In April, Svolvær is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 3.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 76 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Svolvær.
Svolvær in April34May9° · Sea 6° · 8.0 h
In May, Svolvær is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 6.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Svolvær.
Svolvær in May64June13° · Sea 10° · 9.2 h
In June, Svolvær is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 9.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 9.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 61 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Svolvær.
Svolvær in June83July16° · Sea 13° · 9.3 h
In July, Svolvær is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 12.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 9.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 67 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Svolvær.
Svolvær in July66August16° · Sea 13° · 7.2 h
In August, Svolvær is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 13.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 97 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Svolvær.
Svolvær in August34September12° · Sea 12° · 5.2 h
In September, Svolvær is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 11.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 137 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 31 km/h. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Svolvær.
Svolvær in September2October8° · Sea 10° · 3.4 h
In October, Svolvær is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 9.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 163 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 33 km/h. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Svolvær.
Svolvær in October0November6° · Sea 8° · 0.5 h
In November, Svolvær is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 8.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 0.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 153 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 35 km/h. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Svolvær.
Svolvær in November0December4° · Sea 7° · 0.0 h
In December, Svolvær is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 6.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun stays below the horizon all day (polar night). Precipitation falls on about 18 days, totalling 143 mm; on about 9 of them it snows. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 36 km/h. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Svolvær.
Svolvær in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Svolvær
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
ColdOctober: nights around 5°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in February (−1°), the warmest in July (12°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to May, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 0 | 3° | −1° | 5.1° | 0.1 h | 18 | 125 |
| FebruaryFeb | 3 | 2° | −1° | 4.0° | 2.4 h | 17 | 110 |
| MarchMar | 8 | 3° | −1° | 3.6° | 4.7 h | 17 | 100 |
| AprilApr | 21 | 5° | 2° | 3.9° | 6.7 h | 14 | 76 |
| MayMay | 34 | 9° | 5° | 6.2° | 8.0 h | 13 | 68 |
| JuneJun | 64 | 13° | 9° | 9.7° | 9.2 h | 11 | 61 |
| JulyJul | 83 | 16° | 12° | 12.6° | 9.3 h | 11 | 67 |
| AugustAug | 66 | 16° | 12° | 13.2° | 7.2 h | 14 | 97 |
| SeptemberSep | 34 | 12° | 9° | 11.6° | 5.2 h | 17 | 137 |
| OctoberOct | 2 | 8° | 5° | 9.9° | 3.4 h | 19 | 163 |
| NovemberNov | 0 | 6° | 3° | 8.2° | 0.5 h | 19 | 153 |
| DecemberDec | 0 | 4° | 1° | 6.6° | 0.0 h | 18 | 143 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sea temperature in Svolvær
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 9.3 – 10.9 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Svolvær ranges from 3.6 °C in March to 13.2 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. From October to March the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 11.9 and 14.6 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 5.1° | 4.3° | 5.6° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 4.0° | 3.0° | 4.8° | cold |
| MarchMar | 3.6° | 3.1° | 4.1° | cold |
| AprilApr | 3.9° | 3.2° | 4.5° | cold |
| MayMay | 6.2° | 5.5° | 6.9° | cold |
| JuneJun | 9.7° | 9.0° | 10.8° | cold |
| JulyJul | 12.6° | 11.4° | 14.1° | cold |
| AugustAug | 13.2° | 11.9° | 14.6° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 11.6° | 10.7° | 12.3° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 9.9° | 9.3° | 10.9° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 8.2° | 7.6° | 8.9° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 6.6° | 6.2° | 7.4° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Svolvær
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 3.4 of 9.5 hours of daylight in Svolvær, 36 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Svolvær: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Svolvær has about 19 rainy days with 163 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Svolvær
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 0 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 4).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- over 2 h
- Fair skin
- over 2 h
- Light brown skin
- over 2 h
- Olive skin
- over 2 h
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Svolvær
How breezy and how cloudy Svolvær is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Svolvær typically peaks at 33 km/h during the day: Beaufort 5, fresh breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting, and here it is that strong all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 72 % of the sky over Svolvær: mostly cloudy, with about 3.4 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Snow in Svolvær
When Svolvær is likely to be white: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, Svolvær has about 1 day with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 5 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 18 out of 100: hardly any.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Planning a trip to Svolvær
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Svolvær in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Svolvær has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 72) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 0).
- 17
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 4 °C by day
- Sea 4 °C
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 40
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 10 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 72
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 16 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 2
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 8 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 3.4 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 0
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 3 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 0.1 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 55 min
- Distance
- 2,030 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Svolvær vs Stokmarknes
In October the holiday weather in Svolvær and Stokmarknes is about equally good (score 2 vs 4). During the day Stokmarknes is 1 °C cooler than Svolvær. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Svolvær | Stokmarknes |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 2 | 4 |
| Daytime high | 8° | 7° |
| Sea | 10° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 19 | 17 |
| Best time | Jul | Jul – Aug |
Through the year
Norway in October: the best places
In October, Svolvær ranks 26 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Oslo10°12°25
- 2Bergen12°13°21
- 3Måløy12°12°19
- 4Vadsø4°8°16
- 5Kirkenes4°8°16
- 6Ålesund11°12°16
- 7Rjukan9°15
- 8Lillehammer8°14
- 26SvolværThis page8°10°2
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Frequently asked questions about Svolvær
When is the best time to visit Svolvær?
The best time to visit Svolvær is in July. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Svolvær?
The sea temperature in Svolvær ranges from 3.6 °C in March to 13.2 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Svolvær in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 9.9 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Svolvær?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 16 °C and nights around 12 °C. February is the coolest month at 2 °C.
When does it rain most in Svolvær?
Rain is frequent from August to May; the wettest month is October with 163 mm. The driest month is June with 61 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Svolvær get?
Svolvær gets around 1,730 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 9.3 hours a day; in December there is practically no direct sun.
What time zone is Svolvær in?
Svolvær is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Svolvær?
A nonstop flight from London to Svolvær takes about 2 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,030 km.
Which school holidays are best for Svolvær?
Svolvær has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 72) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 0). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 17, May half-term 40, summer holidays 72, October half-term 2, Christmas holidays 0.