Weather in January in Svalbard
Planning a journey to Svalbard this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
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.
Temperatures
You can expect very cold maximum daytime temperatures of around -10°C and nighttime temperatures around -16°C in Longyearbyen. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Svalbard in January, check out the map below. January is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.For specific regional insights in Svalbard, refer to the map provided below.
Precipitation
January is a moderate rainy month with an average snowfall of around 55 mm in Longyearbyen.Average sunshine
Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 0 hours of sunshine in Longyearbyen. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Svalbard climate page.
Where to go in Svalbard in January
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the most popular destinonation in Svalbard?
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.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Svalbard.
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