Longyearbyen Weather in March
Svalbard and Jan Mayen · March climate averages and travel tips
Avg high-11°C (13°F)
Avg low-16°C (3°F)
Rainfall52 mm (2.0 in)
RatingPoor 0/10
Expect freezing days in Longyearbyen in March: the average high is -11°C (13°F) and the average low is -16°C (3°F). March is spring in Svalbard and Jan Mayen. The month is fairly dry, with about 52 mm (2.0 in) of rain spread over 12 days. You get roughly 10.2 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is March a good time to visit Longyearbyen?
March is not the best time to visit Longyearbyen (0/10) mainly because of the cold. The weather is much better in June and July.
March weather at a glance
| Average high | -11°C (13°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | -16°C (3°F) |
| Daily mean | -13°C (8°F) |
| Rainfall | 52 mm (2.0 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 12 |
| Humidity | 96% |
| Cloud cover | 71% |
| Daylight | 10.2 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 3.3 hours/day |
| Wind | 13.4 km/h |
| vs February | 2°C cooler than February, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Longyearbyen in March
- 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
← FebruaryBest time to visit LongyearbyenApril →
Better weather in March nearby
- Seville20°C · 60 mm · Excellent
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria19°C · 15 mm · Excellent
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife19°C · 22 mm · Excellent
- Valencia19°C · 46 mm · Excellent
- Larnaca19°C · 25 mm · Excellent
- Nicosia19°C · 30 mm · Excellent
Nearby in March
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