Longyearbyen — Water Temperature in August
Water Temperature Range
3°C
minimum
8°C
average
12°C
maximum
Water Temperature Chart for Month
The chart shows the average daily water temperature for each day of the month based on historical data.
Table of Water Temperatures by Day of the Month for Previous Years
| Day | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUG 1 | - | 6°C | 3°C | 4°C |
| AUG 2 | 7°C | 8°C | 4°C | 4°C |
| AUG 3 | 8°C | 8°C | 4°C | 5°C |
| AUG 4 | 8°C | 7°C | 4°C | 5°C |
| AUG 5 | 7°C | 8°C | 5°C | 5°C |
| AUG 6 | 8°C | 7°C | 4°C | 5°C |
| AUG 7 | 8°C | 9°C | 7°C | 5°C |
| AUG 8 | 7°C | 7°C | 4°C | 5°C |
| AUG 9 | 7°C | 7°C | 4°C | 5°C |
| AUG 10 | 7°C | 8°C | 4°C | 6°C |
| AUG 11 | 6°C | 8°C | 4°C | 6°C |
| AUG 12 | 7°C | 8°C | 4°C | 6°C |
| AUG 13 | 7°C | 8°C | 5°C | 6°C |
| AUG 14 | 7°C | 8°C | 4°C | 6°C |
| AUG 15 | 7°C | 8°C | 4°C | 6°C |
| AUG 16 | 7°C | 8°C | 5°C | 6°C |
| AUG 17 | 6°C | 8°C | 4°C | 5°C |
| AUG 18 | 6°C | 8°C | 4°C | 5°C |
| AUG 19 | 6°C | 8°C | 6°C | 5°C |
| AUG 20 | 6°C | 8°C | 6°C | 5°C |
| AUG 21 | 6°C | 8°C | 6°C | 5°C |
| AUG 22 | 6°C | 7°C | 6°C | 5°C |
| AUG 23 | 7°C | 7°C | 4°C | 5°C |
| AUG 24 | 7°C | 7°C | 5°C | 5°C |
| AUG 25 | 7°C | 7°C | 4°C | 5°C |
| AUG 26 | 6°C | 8°C | 4°C | 5°C |
| AUG 27 | 6°C | 8°C | 4°C | 5°C |
| AUG 28 | 7°C | 8°C | 4°C | 5°C |
| AUG 29 | 7°C | 8°C | 6°C | 4°C |
| AUG 30 | 7°C | 9°C | 6°C | 5°C |
| AUG 31 | 6°C | 8°C | 4°C | 5°C |
August: Climate and Swimming Opportunities
Average Night Air Temperature
8°C
Average Day Air Temperature
14°C
Precipitation Amount per Month
81 mm
Number of Rainy Days
13
Daylight per Day
18 hrs
Sunshine per Day
5 hrs
Average Wind Speed
11 km/h
Average Humidity
78%
At such water and air temperatures, swimming feels icy and can be a shock to the body. If you go in at all, keep it extremely short and warm up immediately afterward.