Weather in March 2026

Longyearbyen weather in March 2026

The weather in Longyearbyen in March is very cold with temperatures between -18°C and -12°C, warm clothes are a must.

You can expect about 3 to 8 days of rain in Longyearbyen during the month of March. It’s a good idea to bring along your umbrella so that you don’t get caught in poor weather.

Let it snow! You can expect Longyearbyen to be covered in white during the month of March. 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 March 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.

Temperatures
Temperatures
-12° / -18°
Rainy Days
Rainy Days
6
Snowy Days
Snowy Days
19
Dry Days
Dry Days
7
Rainfall
Rainfall
48
mm
7.0
Sun Hours
7.0
Hrs

Longyearbyen annual weather

Month Temperatures Rainy Days Dry Days Snowy Days Rainfall Weather More details
January -10° / -15° 4 9 19 65 mm
Awful
February -12° / -16° 5 6 19 49 mm
Awful
March -12° / -18° 6 7 19 48 mm
Awful
April -8° / -15° 6 7 18 36 mm
Awful
May -2° / -7° 7 7 18 44 mm
Awful
June 2° / -2° 6 14 10 38 mm
Awful
July 4° / 2° 5 25 1 48 mm
Bad
August 4° / 1° 6 21 4 59 mm
Awful
September 2° / -2° 7 14 9 69 mm
Awful
October -4° / -7° 8 8 15 66 mm
Awful
November -7° / -12° 6 6 19 60 mm
Awful
December -9° / -14° 6 7 19 49 mm
Awful
Temperatures in Longyearbyen in March
Rain in Longyearbyen in March

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Weather in Longyearbyen in March - FAQ

What is the average temperature in Longyearbyen in March?
The average temperature in Longyearbyen in March is -18/-12° C.
What is the chance of rain in Longyearbyen in March?
On average, there are 6 rainy days in Longyearbyen during March.
Weather wise, is March a good time to visit Longyearbyen?
The weather in Longyearbyen in March is awful.
Can it snow in Longyearbyen in March?
On average, there are 19 snowy days in Longyearbyen in March.
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