Longyearbyen weather in September (Svalbard, Norway)

Planning a trip to Longyearbyen in September? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In September, Longyearbyen generally has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 3°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -1°C. The month is chilly, so ensure you're equipped and dress warmly. Preparation becomes key in these temperatures.

Longyearbyen in September usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 58 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around of snow/rain.

The city usually sees around 77 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, typically offer the best circumstances. While tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Longyearbyen, monthly averages in September

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 3°C  

Precipitation 58 mm  

Sunshine 77 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Norway in September

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Longyearbyen in September?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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