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The weather in Longyearbyen in October is very cold with temperatures between -7°C and -4°C, warm clothes are a must.
You can expect rain for roughly half of the month of October in Longyearbyen. We’re expecting roughly 8 to 15 days of rain, so your rubber boots and umbrella are going to see plenty of use this month if you’re keen on staying dry.
Let it snow! You can expect Longyearbyen to be covered in white during the month of October. Be sure to bundle up when you venture outside, or take the opportunity to enjoy hot cocoa by the fire for warmth this month.
Our weather forecast can give you a great sense of what weather to expect in Longyearbyen in October 2026.
If you’re planning to visit Longyearbyen in the near future, we highly recommend that you review the 14 day weather forecast for Longyearbyen before you arrive.
| Month | Temperatures | Rainy Days | Dry Days | Snowy Days | Rainfall | Weather | More details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -10° / -15° | 4 | 9 | 19 | 65 mm | Awful | Longyearbyen in January |
| February | -12° / -16° | 5 | 6 | 19 | 49 mm | Awful | Longyearbyen in February |
| March | -12° / -18° | 6 | 7 | 19 | 48 mm | Awful | Longyearbyen in March |
| April | -8° / -15° | 6 | 7 | 18 | 36 mm | Awful | Longyearbyen in April |
| May | -2° / -7° | 7 | 7 | 18 | 44 mm | Awful | Longyearbyen in May |
| June | 2° / -2° | 6 | 14 | 10 | 38 mm | Awful | Longyearbyen in June |
| July | 4° / 2° | 5 | 25 | 1 | 48 mm | Bad | Longyearbyen in July |
| August | 4° / 1° | 6 | 21 | 4 | 59 mm | Awful | Longyearbyen in August |
| September | 2° / -2° | 7 | 14 | 9 | 69 mm | Awful | Longyearbyen in September |
| October | -4° / -7° | 8 | 8 | 15 | 66 mm | Awful | Longyearbyen in October |
| November | -7° / -12° | 6 | 6 | 19 | 60 mm | Awful | Longyearbyen in November |
| December | -9° / -14° | 6 | 7 | 19 | 49 mm | Awful | Longyearbyen in December |