Wahlbergøya

Island Island in Svalbard archipelago, Arctic Norway territory

A small Arctic island in the Svalbard region visited on expedition itineraries for polar coastline and seabird colonies. Landings are seasonal and normally organised by guided cruises or research teams.

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Wahlbergøya
79.3496, 20.0550

How to Get to Wahlbergøya #

Wahlbergøya is accessible only by sea as part of Arctic expedition cruises or specialised scientific voyages during the Arctic summer months. Approaches depend on ice conditions and must be organised through licensed polar operators.

Best Time to Visit Wahlbergøya #

A small island in the Svalbard region (northern latitudes). Visits are only feasible as part of expedition cruises or scientific voyages during the short Arctic summer.

High Arctic Summer
June-August · 0-5°C
The only practical season for visiting via expedition vessels; long daylight and wildlife activity.
Polar Night / Winter
November-February · -20--5°C
Impossible for regular visits; sea ice and extreme cold make access dangerous without specialist support.

Weather & Climate near Wahlbergøya #

Climate

Polar climate with cold summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -19°C to 4°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall.

Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
Warmest Month
-41°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of -11°C and lows of -18°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.

Comfort

-15°
Feels Like Freezing
-15°C
Temperature
-18° -11°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

25 mm
Rainfall
6.5 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
0.0h daylight

February

February is the coldest month with highs of -12°C and lows of -19°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

41 Poor

Comfort

-15°
Feels Like Freezing
-15°C
Temperature
-19° -12°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

27 mm
Rainfall
5.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
1.0h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -11°C and lows of -18°C. Light rainfall, mostly overcast skies, and breezy conditions.

35 Poor

Comfort

-14°
Feels Like Freezing
-14°C
Temperature
-18° -11°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

26 mm
Rainfall
6.0 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
10.7h daylight

April

April is freezing with highs of -9°C and lows of -15°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

41 Poor

Comfort

-12°
Feels Like Freezing
-12°C
Temperature
-15° -9°
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

19 mm
Rainfall
5.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
20.9h daylight

May

May is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -7°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

43 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-7° -3°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

12 mm
Rainfall
4.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
24.0h daylight

June

June is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -1°C. The driest month with just 11 mm and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Freezing
C
Temperature
-1°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

11 mm
Rainfall
5.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
24.0h daylight

July

July is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 2°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

16 mm
Rainfall
5.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
24.0h daylight

August

August is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 2°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
93%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

21 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Low
23.4h daylight

September

September is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -2°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Freezing
C
Temperature
-2°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

22 mm
Rainfall
5.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
14.2h daylight

October

October is freezing with highs of -3°C and lows of -7°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

41 Poor

Comfort

-5°
Feels Like Freezing
-5°C
Temperature
-7° -3°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

19 mm
Rainfall
5.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
4.1h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -7°C and lows of -12°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.

Comfort

-9°
Feels Like Freezing
-9°C
Temperature
-12° -7°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

22 mm
Rainfall
6.5 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
0.0h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -10°C and lows of -16°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.

Comfort

-13°
Feels Like Freezing
-13°C
Temperature
-16° -10°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

24 mm
Rainfall
6.1 m/s
Wind
Breezy
0.0
UV Index
Low
0.0h daylight

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