What’s the climate like in Bjørnøya?
The current climate of Bjørnøya features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 18°C during the day to lows of 6°C. The average yearly temperature is around 12°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 1°C and in the warmer months around 12°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Bjørnøya in recent years was 30°C in July 2018. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -5°C in January 2016.
On average, Bjørnøya gets 1332 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 147 cm is snowfall. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Bjørnøya?
The best time to visit Bjørnøya for pleasant to warm weather is June through September. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Bjørnøya.
Climate Table of Bjørnøya
The climate table of Bjørnøya shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 6 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 6 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 136 | 142 | 98 | 86 | 58 | 59 | 84 | 97 | 125 | 145 | 102 | 200 |
| Snow (cm) | 28 | 40 | 25 | 18 | 3,1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,2 | 8,6 | 24 |
| UV Index | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 12°C
- Highest temperature: 18°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 6°C in January, February and December
- Precipitation*: 1332 mm per year, averaging 111 mm per month
- Snowfall: 147 cm per year
- Driest months: 58 mm in May, 59 mm in June and 84 mm in July
- Wettest months: 200 mm in December, 145 mm in October and 142 mm in February
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Bjørnøya
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Bjørnøya, Norway. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Bjørnøya
This graph shows how much precipitation Bjørnøya, Norway, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Bjørnøya
This graph shows how much snow Bjørnøya, Norway, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Bjørnøya
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Bjørnøya, Norway. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Bjørnøya
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Bjørnøya, Norway. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Bjørnøya
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Bjørnøya, Norway, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Bjørnøya
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Bjørnøya, Norway, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Bjørnøya by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Bjørnøya. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
