What’s the climate like in Bouvetøya?
The current climate of Bouvetøya features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 3°C during the day to lows of -1°C. The average yearly temperature is around 1°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -4°C and in the warmer months around 1°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Bouvetøya in recent years was 5°C in February 2018. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -12°C in September 2014.
On average, Bouvetøya gets 947 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 290 cm is snowfall. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Bouvetøya?
If you’re looking for warm and sunny weather, there aren’t really any specific months that are best to visit Bouvetøya. The temperatures are too low year-round, or there’s just too much precipitation.
Climate Table of Bouvetøya
The climate table of Bouvetøya 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.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | -1 | -1 | -1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | -2 | -3 | -4 | -4 | -2 | -1 | 0 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 70 | 71 | 91 | 81 | 82 | 77 | 84 | 103 | 74 | 77 | 64 | 73 |
| Snow (cm) | 15 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 24 | 34 | 35 | 48 | 31 | 25 | 15 | 14 |
| UV Index | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 6 |
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: 1°C
- Highest temperature: 3°C in February
- Lowest temperature: -1°C in July, August and September
- Precipitation*: 947 mm per year, averaging 79 mm per month
- Snowfall: 290 cm per year
- Driest months: 64 mm in November, 70 mm in January and 71 mm in February
- Wettest months: 103 mm in August, 91 mm in March and 84 mm in July
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Bouvetøya
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Bouvetøya, 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 Bouvetøya
This graph shows how much precipitation Bouvetøya, 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 Bouvetøya
This graph shows how much snow Bouvetøya, 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 Bouvetøya
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Bouvetøya, Norway. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Bouvetøya
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Bouvetøya, 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 Bouvetøya
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Bouvetøya, 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 Bouvetøya
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Bouvetøya, 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 Bouvetøya by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Bouvetøya. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
