Longyearbyen Weather in January
Svalbard and Jan Mayen · January climate averages and travel tips
Avg high-8°C (17°F)
Avg low-13°C (9°F)
Rainfall62 mm (2.4 in)
RatingPoor 0/10
In January, Longyearbyen has average highs of -8°C (17°F) and lows of -13°C (9°F). January is winter in Svalbard and Jan Mayen. The month is moderately rainy, with about 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain spread over 15 days. You get roughly 0 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is January a good time to visit Longyearbyen?
January is not the best time to visit Longyearbyen (0/10) mainly because of the cold. The weather is much better in June and July.
January weather at a glance
| Average high | -8°C (17°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | -13°C (9°F) |
| Daily mean | -11°C (13°F) |
| Rainfall | 62 mm (2.4 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 15 |
| Humidity | 97% |
| Cloud cover | 75% |
| Daylight | 0 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 0 hours/day |
| Wind | 15.4 km/h |
| vs December | 1°C cooler than December, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Longyearbyen in January
- a heavy winter coat, gloves and a hat
- an umbrella or rain jacket
- waterproof boots for snow and ice
Longyearbyen weather in other months
Jan-8°C / -13°C62 mmPoorFeb-9°C / -14°C54 mmPoorMar-11°C / -16°C52 mmPoorApr-7°C / -13°C39 mmPoorMay-2°C / -5°C48 mmPoorJun3°C / 1°C42 mmPoorJul6°C / 4°C58 mmPoorAug6°C / 3°C65 mmPoorSep2°C / -1°C76 mmPoorOct-3°C / -7°C66 mmPoorNov-6°C / -10°C63 mmPoorDec-7°C / -12°C63 mmPoor
← DecemberBest time to visit LongyearbyenFebruary →
Better weather in January nearby
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria19°C · 21 mm · Excellent
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife19°C · 25 mm · Excellent
- Funchal17°C · 38 mm · Excellent
- Seville16°C · 44 mm · Excellent
- Valencia15°C · 32 mm · Excellent
- Malaga15°C · 58 mm · Excellent
Nearby in January
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