Van Mijenfjorden National Park
National Park Arctic national park around Van Mijenfjorden, Svalbard
On Spitsbergen, Van Mijenfjorden’s coastline features glaciers, sea cliffs and arctic wildlife; visitors encounter polar scenery on boat trips and wildlife-watching excursions.
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How to Get to Van Mijenfjorden National Park #
Access to Van Mijenfjorden on Spitsbergen (Svalbard) begins by flying to Longyearbyen (Svalbard Airport) from mainland Norway. From Longyearbyen there are no public roads that reach deep into the fjord: in summer most visitors go by boat or join guided expedition/boat tours, while in winter access is typically by snowmobile or organised guided trips. Arrange transport and permits through licensed Longyearbyen operators.
Best Time to Visit Van Mijenfjorden National Park #
Best visited in summer (June-August) when daylight and milder conditions make access and wildlife viewing far easier.
Weather & Climate near Van Mijenfjorden National Park #
Van Mijenfjorden National Park's climate is classified as Tundra - Tundra climate with cold summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -17°C to 8°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
January
January is freezing with highs of -10°C and lows of -16°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and breezy conditions.
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February
February is the coldest month with highs of -10°C and lows of -17°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is freezing with highs of -9°C and lows of -16°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is freezing with highs of -7°C and lows of -13°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -6°C. The driest month with just 21 mm and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 1°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with 43 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -10°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm).
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December
December is freezing with highs of -8°C and lows of -14°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and breezy conditions.
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