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.

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 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.

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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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Jan Mayen - quick facts
Time difference	UK +1 hour
Language(s)	Norwegian
Currency	Norwegian Krone
Driving side	Right

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Which month has the most rain in Jan Mayen?

In terms of rainfall, January is usually the wettest month in Jan Mayen with 0.0 inches on average. There are normally no days in January with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Jan Mayen?

The sunniest time of year in Jan Mayen is normally January with bright sunshine on average for 0% of daylight hours; that's 0 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Jan Mayen?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Jan Mayen in January when the water temperature reaches 32°F.

What is the time difference between Jan Mayen and the UK?

The time difference between Jan Mayen and the UK is UK time+1 hour.

What is the main language spoken in Jan Mayen?

The main language spoken in Jan Mayen is Norwegian.

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What is the currency in Jan Mayen?

The currency in Jan Mayen is the Norwegian Krone (NOK).

Which side of the road do they drive on in Jan Mayen?

They drive on the right side of the road in Jan Mayen.

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