Weather in October 2026

Longyearbyen weather in October 2026

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.

Temperatures
Temperatures
-4° / -7°
Rainy Days
Rainy Days
8
Snowy Days
Snowy Days
15
Dry Days
Dry Days
8
Rainfall
Rainfall
66
mm
7.3
Sun Hours
7.3
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 October
Rain in Longyearbyen in October

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Weather in Longyearbyen in October - FAQ

What is the average temperature in Longyearbyen in October?
The average temperature in Longyearbyen in October is -7/-4° C.
What is the chance of rain in Longyearbyen in October?
On average, there are 8 rainy days in Longyearbyen during October.
Weather wise, is October a good time to visit Longyearbyen?
The weather in Longyearbyen in October is awful.
Can it snow in Longyearbyen in October?
On average, there are 15 snowy days in Longyearbyen in October.
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