Which is the warmest month in Longyearbyen?

The warmest time of year in Longyearbyen is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 7°C.

Which month has the most rain in Longyearbyen?

In terms of rainfall, August is usually the wettest month in Longyearbyen with 30mm on average. There are normally 13 days in August with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Longyearbyen?

The sunniest time of year in Longyearbyen is normally April with bright sunshine on average for 37% of daylight hours; that's 8 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Longyearbyen?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Longyearbyen in October when the water temperature reaches -1°C.

Best time to visit Longyearbyen

Q: When is the best time to visit Longyearbyen?

The best times to visit Longyearbyen, Svalbard are in April and May Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 8 hours or more.

The best times to visit Longyearbyen, Svalbard are in April and May based on our default weather conditions. Update your weather preferences to see which months best match.

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When is the best time to visit Longyearbyen?

The best times to visit Longyearbyen, Svalbard are in April and May based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 8 hours or more [remove]

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

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-13
Mar
-9
Apr
-3
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Jun
7
Jul
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Aug
1
Sep
-4
Oct
-8
Nov
-11
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Hours of Sunshine (daily)

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7
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5
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The weather guide for Svalbard, represented by Longyearbyen, (Longyearbyen) 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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