Svalbard weather in January
Are you planning a trip to Svalbard in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Svalbard in January?
Svalbard is a region in Norway. January in Svalbard generally has very cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. January falls during the winter season.
You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around -10°C and nighttime temperatures around -16°C in Longyearbyen. January is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.
January is a moderate rainy month with an average snowfall of around 55 mm in Longyearbyen. Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 0 hours of sunlight in Longyearbyen. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.
For specific regional insights in Svalbard for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Svalbard climate page.
Where to go in Svalbard in January
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Popular destinations in Svalbard
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Average weather in Longyearbyen
In January Longyearbyen generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -16°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Svalbard?
In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Svalbard due to the typically poor weather in Longyearbyen.
On average, the best time to visit Svalbard is in with generally poor weather in Longyearbyen.
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