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Weather in Spitsbergen for May 2027

Your guide to Spitsbergen weather in May - trends and predictions

    Snow Forecast ❄️

  • The climate of Spitsbergen in May is quite snowy, averaging 15 snowy days.

    • Temperatures

  • In general, the average temperature in Spitsbergen at the beginning of May is -3 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly warm up, reaching an average of 0.6 °C by the end of May.

Average dry days
15
Dry days
Average rainy days
1
Rainy days
Average snowy days
15
Snow days
Average temperatures
-1°/-7°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
13 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
83 %
Avg humidity

Spitsbergen Weather May

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April
June
Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.Sun.
1
Light snow showers
-2°
2
Cloudy
-4°
3
Sunny
-3°
4
Partly cloudy
-4°
5
Sunny
-4°
6
Overcast
-3°
7
Sunny
-1°
8
Sunny
-1°
9
Sunny
0°
10
Overcast
0°
11
Light snow
0°
12
Moderate or heavy snow showers
0°
13
Light freezing rain
0°
14
Moderate snow
0°
15
Partly cloudy
0°
16
Light freezing rain
-2°
17
Partly cloudy
-2°
18
Light freezing rain
-1°
19
Overcast
-1°
20
Light freezing rain
-1°
21
Cloudy
-4°
22
Partly cloudy
-1°
23
Sunny
0°
24
Overcast
0°
25
Moderate or heavy snow showers
0°
26
Light snow
0°
27
Overcast
0°
28
Heavy snow
1°
29
Fog
1°
30
Fog
1°
31
Light rain shower
1°

Temperatures trend during May in Spitsbergen

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May weather in Spitsbergen day by day

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April June
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
1 May Light snow showers
Light snow showers
 -2° /-8° 2.5 mm 1.1 cm
2 May Cloudy
Cloudy
 -4° /-10° 0.5 mm 0 cm
3 May Sunny
Sunny
 -3° /-11° 0.1 mm 0 cm
4 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 -4° /-11° 0 mm 0 cm
5 May Sunny
Sunny
 -4° /-11° 0 mm 0 cm
6 May Overcast
Overcast
 -3° /-10° 0 mm 0 cm
7 May Sunny
Sunny
 -1° /-10° 0 mm 0 cm
8 May Sunny
Sunny
 -1° /-8° 0 mm 0 cm
9 May Sunny
Sunny
 0° /-7° 0.1 mm 0 cm
10 May Overcast
Overcast
 0° /-6° 1.4 mm 0 cm
11 May Light snow
Light snow
 0° /-6° 1 mm 0.2 cm
12 May Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 0° /-6° 2.1 mm 1.5 cm
13 May Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 0° /-5° 0.6 mm 0.4 cm
14 May Moderate snow
Moderate snow
 0° /-6° 1.3 mm 1 cm
15 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 0° /-5° 0 mm 0 cm
16 May Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 -2° /-8° 2.7 mm 1.2 cm
17 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 -2° /-7° 1.4 mm 0.1 cm
18 May Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 -1° /-6° 0.3 mm 0.1 cm
19 May Overcast
Overcast
 -1° /-7° 0.6 mm 0.1 cm
20 May Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 -1° /-7° 0.6 mm 0 cm
21 May Cloudy
Cloudy
 -4° /-11° 0 mm 0 cm
22 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 -1° /-5° 3.1 mm 1.4 cm
23 May Sunny
Sunny
 0° /-5° 3.1 mm 2.5 cm
24 May Overcast
Overcast
 0° /-5° 0.2 mm 0.2 cm
25 May Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 0° /-6° 1 mm 0.4 cm
26 May Light snow
Light snow
 0° /-4° 3.7 mm 1.8 cm
27 May Overcast
Overcast
 0° /-5° 0.2 mm 0.1 cm
28 May Heavy snow
Heavy snow
 1° /-3° 1.9 mm 0.5 cm
29 May Fog
Fog
 1° /-3° 0.2 mm 0.1 cm
30 May Fog
Fog
 1° /-3° 1.2 mm 0.9 cm
31 May Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 1° /-4° 0.4 mm 0 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Spitsbergen in May is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Spitsbergen forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Spitsbergen in May - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Spitsbergen during May?

Brace for cold days with temperatures not exceeding -1° and nights that are likely to be freezing. Winter clothing is essential for comfort and safety.

How much rainfall should be expected in Spitsbergen during May?

In May, Spitsbergen can expect light to moderate rainfall, totaling 30 mm across approximately 1 days. Occasional showers are possible, and planning ahead for them could be helpful.

Will it snow in Spitsbergen in May 2027?

Spitsbergen experiences an average snowfall of 13.975 cm during May, occurring over 15 days.

What are the typical wind conditions in Spitsbergen during May?

The average wind speed in Spitsbergen during May is 13 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

Spitsbergen snow forecast May 2027

Track daily snowfall levels and discover Spitsbergen’s snowy potential this May ❄️
On average, Spitsbergen sees 15 snowy days during May, with approximately 14 cm of total snowfall.

May rainfall patterns in Spitsbergen

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Spitsbergens May weather 💧
Typically, Spitsbergen has 1 rainy days in May with a total of 30 mm of rainfall.
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