Weather in Svalbard for October 2024
The forecast for the first days of October 2024 in Svalbard predicts a temperature of 0.4 °C , which is warmer than usual.
In general, the average temperature in Svalbard at the beginning of October is -3.6 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately fall, reaching an average of -4.1 °C by the end of October.
Precipitation in Svalbard during October is a rare event, with an average of fewer than 2 rainy days.
Svalbard experiences moderate snowfall in October, with an average of 9 snowy days.
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Svalbard in October average weather
| Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. | Sun. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1  -2° | 2  -3° | 3  -4° | 4 -3° | 5 -4° | 6 -5° | |
| 7 -4° | 8 -7° | 9  -8° | 10 -8° | 11 -8° | 12 -5° | 13 -3° |
| 14  -1° | 15  -1° | 16  -2° | 17 -9° | 18 -3° | 19  2° | 20 -7° |
| 21 -11° | 22 -12° | 23 -9° | 24 -6° | 25 -6° | 26 -4° | 27 -4° |
| 28 -3° | 29 -7° | 30 -4° | 31  -1° |
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Temperatures trend during October in Svalbard
October weather day by day
| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | Snow | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Oct. | Partly cloudy | -2° /-3° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 2 Oct. | Cloudy | -3° /-4° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 3 Oct. | Overcast | -4° /-8° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 4 Oct. | Overcast | -3° /-5° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 5 Oct. | Overcast | -4° /-6° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 6 Oct. | Partly cloudy | -5° /-8° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 7 Oct. | Overcast | -4° /-8° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 8 Oct. | Partly cloudy | -7° /-8° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 9 Oct. | Sunny | -8° /-9° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 10 Oct. | Sunny | -8° /-9° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 11 Oct. | Sunny | -8° /-9° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 12 Oct. | Overcast | -5° /-9° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 13 Oct. | Overcast | -3° /-7° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 14 Oct. | Moderate snow | -1° /-5° | 0.5 mm | 0.3 cm | |
| 15 Oct. | Light snow | -1° /-2° | 0.8 mm | 0.6 cm | |
| 16 Oct. | Light freezing rain | -2° /-8° | 0.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 17 Oct. | Partly cloudy | -9° /-11° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 18 Oct. | Light freezing rain | -3° /-9° | 0.2 mm | 0.2 cm | |
| 19 Oct. | Heavy snow | 2° /-7° | 20.1 mm | 10.7 cm | |
| 20 Oct. | Light freezing rain | -7° /-12° | 0.1 mm | 0 cm | |
| 21 Oct. | Overcast | -11° /-13° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 22 Oct. | Sunny | -12° /-13° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 23 Oct. | Overcast | -9° /-13° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 24 Oct. | Overcast | -6° /-9° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 25 Oct. | Overcast | -6° /-9° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 26 Oct. | Overcast | -4° /-6° | 0.1 mm | 0.1 cm | |
| 27 Oct. | Overcast | -4° /-6° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 28 Oct. | Moderate snow | -3° /-6° | 0.7 mm | 0.5 cm | |
| 29 Oct. | Partly cloudy | -7° /-8° | 0 mm | 0 cm | |
| 30 Oct. | Overcast | -4° /-9° | 0.3 mm | 0.2 cm | |
| 31 Oct. | Moderate or heavy snow showers | -1° /-13° | 2.8 mm | 2.4 cm | |
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Svalbard in October - FAQ
What to pack to Svalbard in October?
As you prepare for your trip to Svalbard in October, it's important to consider the typical weather patterns for the time of year. Below is a carefully tailored packing list to ensure that your time in Svalbard, during October, is comfortable and enjoyable, regardless of the weather conditions.
- Clothing
- Warm Clothing: Sweaters, hoodies, long pants
- Thermal Wear: Base layers for cold destinations
- All-Weather Jacket: Waterproof and breathable
- Footwear
- Insulated Boots: For snowy and extremely cold temperatures
- Accessories
- Scarves: To protect you from the cold wind
- Gloves/Mittens: Essential for cold weather
- Warm Hats: Warm hats for insulation in cold weather
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