Longyearbyen weather in April (Svalbard, Norway)

Interested in knowing the climate of Longyearbyen in April? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

Typically, April in Longyearbyen includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. Expect temperatures to climb to -8°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to -13°C. The month is chilly, so ensure you're equipped and dress warmly. Preparation becomes key in these temperatures.

Precipitation

Longyearbyen in April usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 34 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 5 days of snow are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 230 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Longyearbyen climate page with graphs.

 

Longyearbyen, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature -13°C  

Max Temperature -8°C  

Chance of Rain 17%  

Precipitation 34 mm  

Rainy days 5 days  

Sunshine 230 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Norway in April

Find out more about the weather in Norway and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Visitors traveling to Longyearbyen should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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