Best Time to Visit Longyearbyen: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Longyearbyen: July, August, June.
- Best months for Longyearbyen: July, August, June.
- Peak season is July, August, June. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Wettest months: November, September, December.
- The least pleasant month is November (score 3.7).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -11°C | -16°C | 43 mm | 9 | – | – | 3.9 |
| February | -12°C | -16°C | 31 mm | 7 | – | – | 4.1 |
| March | -12°C | -17°C | 35 mm | 8 | – | – | 4.0 |
| April | -9°C | -13°C | 23 mm | 7 | – | – | 4.2 |
| May | -3°C | -5°C | 21 mm | 6 | – | – | 4.3 |
| June | 2°C | 1°C | 18 mm | 5 | – | – | 5.1 |
| July | 7°C | 4°C | 32 mm | 8 | – | – | 5.6 |
| August | 5°C | 3°C | 40 mm | 9 | – | – | 5.2 |
| September | 1°C | -1°C | 45 mm | 10 | – | – | 4.2 |
| October | -4°C | -8°C | 41 mm | 9 | – | – | 3.9 |
| November | -7°C | -12°C | 47 mm | 10 | – | – | 3.7 |
| December | -10°C | -14°C | 45 mm | 10 | – | – | 3.8 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Longyearbyen?
The best months are July, August, June.
When is the rainy season in Longyearbyen?
The wettest months are November, September, December.