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Barentsburg in February

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Feb (polar night, few boats, cold and dark).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
−13°C (9°F) / −21°C (−6°F)
average high / low
Rain days
9
Crowds
Medium
Norway overall
Prices
Medium
Norway overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Barentsburg

Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Feb (polar night, few boats, cold and dark).

Is another month better than February?

February is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in February

Long-term averages
  • BarentsburgHighs around -13 °C (9 °F), lows around -21 °C (−6 °F), rain on about 9 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Norway overall
Medium
Prices · Norway overall
Medium

Norway overall: Snow, auroras and more daylight in the north; winter school holidays fill ski areas.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Barentsburg, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Feb: Avoid

    Mar: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Feb: -13 °C (9 °F)

    Mar: -13 °C (9 °F)

  • Night low

    Feb: -21 °C (−6 °F)

    Mar: -20 °C (−4 °F)

  • Rain days

    Feb: 9

    Mar: 9

  • Crowds

    Feb: Medium

    Mar: Medium

  • Prices

    Feb: Medium

    Mar: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Feb: 0

    Mar: 1

February: Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Feb (polar night, few boats, cold and dark).

March: Inside Barentsburg's best window: Mar–May (snowmobile, auroras), Jun–Aug (boat, midnight sun).

Barentsburg: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings

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