Climate of Longyearbyen, Svalbard, Svalbard and Jan Mayen
Point-value climate at Longyearbyen (Svalbard, Svalbard and Jan Mayen). Population approximately 1,232.
Located in Svalbard, Svalbard and Jan Mayen, Longyearbyen has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 1,232. Monthly average temperatures range from -14.7°C / 5.5°F in February to 5.9°C / 42.6°F in July, with rainfall varying from 18 mm / 0.7 in (May) to 44 mm / 1.7 in (July) — about 345 mm / 13.6 in across the year. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Longyearbyen's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
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| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -13.6°C7.5°F | 26 mm1″ | Snowy |
| February | -14.7°C5.5°F | 24 mm0.9″ | Snowy |
| March | -13.3°C8.1°F | 24 mm0.9″ | Snowy |
| April | -11.1°C12°F | 19 mm0.7″ | — |
| May | -3.4°C25.9°F | 18 mm0.7″ | — |
| June | 2.5°C36.5°F | 29 mm1.1″ | — |
| July | 5.9°C42.6°F | 44 mm1.7″ | — |
| August | 4.8°C40.6°F | 43 mm1.7″ | — |
| September | 0.8°C33.4°F | 33 mm1.3″ | Snowy |
| October | -4.8°C23.4°F | 30 mm1.2″ | Snowy |
| November | -9°C15.8°F | 28 mm1.1″ | Snowy |
| December | -12.1°C10.2°F | 27 mm1.1″ | Snowy |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Longyearbyen?
Longyearbyen does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Longyearbyen's warmest month is July at an average of 5.9°C / 42.6°F, and its driest month is May with about 18 mm / 0.7 in of rain.
What is the climate of Longyearbyen?
Longyearbyen, in Svalbard, Svalbard and Jan Mayen, has monthly average temperatures ranging from -14.7°C / 5.5°F in February to 5.9°C / 42.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 345 mm / 13.6 in, with the wettest month being July (44 mm / 1.7 in) and the driest May (18 mm / 0.7 in).
What is the average temperature in Longyearbyen in July?
The average temperature in Longyearbyen in July is 5.9°C / 42.6°F, with rainfall of about 44 mm / 1.7 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Longyearbyen?
The driest month in Longyearbyen is May, with about 18 mm / 0.7 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is -3.4°C / 25.9°F.
When is the wettest month in Longyearbyen?
The wettest month in Longyearbyen is July, with approximately 44 mm / 1.7 in of average monthly rainfall.