Best time to visit Jan Mayen

Q: When is the best time to visit Jan Mayen?

The best time to visit Jan Mayen is May and June based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

Q: Which is the warmest month in Jan Mayen?

The warmest time of year in Jan Mayen is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 5°C.

Q: Which month has the most rain in Jan Mayen?

In terms of rainfall, October is usually the wettest month in Jan Mayen with 92mm on average. There are normally 20 days in October with some rain. Rain may fall as snow in this month.

Q: When is it sunniest in Jan Mayen?

The sunniest time of year in Jan Mayen is normally May with bright sunshine on average for 24% of daylight hours; that's 5 hours of sunshine per day.

Q: When is the sea warmest in Jan Mayen?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Jan Mayen in August when the water temperature reaches 6°C.

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When is the best time to visit Jan Mayen?

The best time to visit Jan Mayen is May and June based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

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Which is the warmest month in Jan Mayen?

The warmest time of year in Jan Mayen is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 5°C.

Which month has the most rain in Jan Mayen?

In terms of rainfall, October is usually the wettest month in Jan Mayen with 92mm on average. There are normally 20 days in October with some rain. Rain may fall as snow in this month.

When is it sunniest in Jan Mayen?

The sunniest time of year in Jan Mayen is normally May with bright sunshine on average for 24% of daylight hours; that's 5 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Jan Mayen?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Jan Mayen in August when the water temperature reaches 6°C.

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The weather guide for Jan Mayen shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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