Longyearbyen weather in September (Svalbard, Norway)

How does the weather in Longyearbyen usually fare in September? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for September in Longyearbyen includes 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. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate -1°C. The month is chilly, so ensure you're equipped and dress warmly. Preparation becomes key in these temperatures.

Precipitation

Longyearbyen in September usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 58 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 8 days of snow/rain this month.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 77 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less 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  

Chance of Rain 27%  

Precipitation 58 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Sunshine 77 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Norway in September

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

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.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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