Pyramiden Museum
Pyramiden, Svalbard
The Pyramiden Museum is a museum located in Pyramiden, Svalbard, established in the year 2007. It is one of the most looked-up sights in the country, ranking 3 out of 3 sights of the country on this site.
Planning a visit
July is the warmest month with daily highs of 5 °C and lows of 2 °C, while January and February are the coldest months with highs of -15 °C to -16 °C and lows of -21 °C. The wettest month is January with 51 mm of rain over about 15 days, and December has 52 mm over about 17 days. May is the driest month with 19 mm of rain over about 14 days.
The nearest airport is Svalbard Airport, Longyear in Longyearbyen, Norway, located 49 km away. The sight is 51 km from the capital, Longyearbyen. Nearby sights include Newtontoppen, which is 47 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 5 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | -15 | -15 | -15 | -12 | -4 | 2 | 5 | 4 | -1 | -8 | -11 | -14 |
| Average low, °C | -21 | -21 | -20 | -16 | -7 | -1 | 2 | 1 | -4 | -12 | -16 | -20 |
| Rainfall, mm | 51 | 48 | 49 | 31 | 19 | 22 | 28 | 35 | 43 | 37 | 50 | 52 |
| Rainy days | 15 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
