Tavleøya Island
Small Arctic island near Svalbard, polar environment
Tavleøya at a Glance#
How to Get to Tavleøya#
Tavleøya sits inside the Svalbard archipelago off northern Norway at roughly 80.75°N, a location that makes it reachable only by polar expedition vessel or helicopter from Longyearbyen. Expedition ships visiting northern Svalbard routes may call at small islands during the short summer window; landings require prior permit arrangements and a licensed guide.
Best Time to Visit Tavleøya#
Remote Arctic isle in the Svalbard archipelago; visit only in summer and with an experienced expedition operator due to polar bear and sea-ice hazards.
Summer (June-August)
Jun-Aug · -5°C to +5°C
Midnight sun and the only season when sea access is reliably ice-free; long daylight for landing by boat or zodiac.
Spring/Autumn (May & Sept)
May, Sep · -20°C to 0°C
Shoulder seasons bring fast weather changes and pack ice; dramatic light but fewer visits.
Weather & Climate near Tavleøya#
Climate
Polar climate with cold summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -16°C to 3°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall.
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
7°
Warmest Month
-36°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -15° - -8° | -20° | 24 mm | - | 93% | 5.7 m/s | 0.0 low | 0.0h |
| February | Poor | -16° - -9° | -20° | 26 mm | overcast | 94% | 4.3 m/s | 0.0 low | 0.5h |
| March | Poor | -15° - -8° | -20° | 22 mm | overcast | 96% | 5.4 m/s | 0.0 low | 10.5h |
| April | Poor | -15° - -8° | -19° | 17 mm | partly cloudy | 93% | 4.9 m/s | 0.2 low | 21.5h |
| May | Poor | -7° - -3° | -10° | 12 mm | overcast | 90% | 4.4 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 24.0h |
| June | Poor | -2° - 0° | -5° | 12 mm | overcast | 93% | 4.6 m/s | 1.1 high | 24.0h |
| July | Acceptable | 1° - 3° | -2° | 18 mm | overcast | 95% | 4.6 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 24.0h |
| August | Poor | 2° - 3° | -2° | 22 mm | overcast | 93% | 4.2 m/s | 0.4 low | 23.8h |
| September | Poor | -1° - 1° | -5° | 23 mm | overcast | 91% | 4.7 m/s | 0.1 low | 14.5h |
| October | Poor | -7° - -3° | -12° | 20 mm | overcast | 91% | 5.1 m/s | 0.0 low | 3.4h |
| November | - | -11° - -6° | -16° | 21 mm | - | 92% | 5.8 m/s | 0.0 low | 0.0h |
| December | - | -14° - -7° | -18° | 24 mm | - | 93% | 5.4 m/s | 0.0 low | 0.0h |
