If you plan to visit Longyearbyen in August, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +7°C during the day and approximately 1 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 13 rainy days in the month and around 38 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+7°C
Avg. max. temperature
-5°C
Min.
+15°C
Max.
38 mm
Total precipitation
84%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
17 ⛅️
Cloudy
13 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Longyearbyen has OK weather in August.
Average temperature in Longyearbyen in August
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Longyearbyen for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in August is +10°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +14°C during the day and a minimum of +4°C at night.
The average maximum temperature goes down 20% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +10°C to +8°C.
Is Longyearbyen warm or cold in August?
Longyearbyen is typically cool in August.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +9°C to +7°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +5°C to +4°C.
Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
August is one of the warmest months in Longyearbyen, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Longyearbyen in August
Longyearbyen weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
July
August
September
Avg. temperature
+9°C
+7°C
+3°C
Min. temperature
0°C
-5°C
-13°C
Max. temperature
+18°C
+15°C
+14°C
Rainfall
30 mm
38 mm
33 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
82%
84%
87%
Air pressure
1011 HPa
1011 HPa
1008 HPa
Sunny days
1
1
0
Cloudy days
17
17
15
Rainy days
13
13
8
Snowy days
0
1
7
August weather is still as ok as in July.It’s getting colder in August. From +9°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +7°C.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 30 mm to 38 mm.Humidity rises from 82% to 84%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 3 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 1 sunny days during the month.
September brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Longyearbyen in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Longyearbyen is gradually increasing during August, going from 3 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Longyearbyen based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in August is about 65 mm, with a 39% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 21 mm, which is considered light rain.August is a pretty wet month with over 12 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
August is one of the rainiest months in Longyearbyen, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Longyearbyen wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 42% chance of precipitation and 38 mm of rainfall per day. April, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 1 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last August in Longyearbyen?
This is the weather in Longyearbyen in August 2023:
1 August
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+10°C
2 August
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+12°C
3 August
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+14°C
4 August
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+13°C
5 August
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+13°C
6 August
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+11°C
7 August
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+10°C
8 August
☀️
+11°C
9 August
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+11°C
10 August
☁️
+10°C
11 August
🌧️
+12°C
12 August
🌧️
+11°C
13 August
☁️
+10°C
14 August
☁️
+10°C
15 August
🌧️
+9°C
16 August
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+8°C
17 August
☁️
+9°C
18 August
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+9°C
19 August
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+8°C
20 August
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+7°C
21 August
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+7°C
22 August
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+7°C
23 August
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+7°C
24 August
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+9°C
25 August
☁️
+9°C
26 August
🌧️
+8°C
27 August
🌧️
+9°C
28 August
☁️
+9°C
29 August
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+8°C
30 August
🌧️
+8°C
31 August
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+8°C
In August 2023 Longyearbyen had 2 sunny days, 22 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +10°C, with an absolute maximum of +14°C and a minimum of +7°C. The average humidity was 88%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 70%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 13 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in August?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Longyearbyen climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Longyearbyen in August has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1988 (-7°C) and the highest in 2016 (+1°C). The driest year was 1998 with only 51 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2016 with 381 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Longyearbyen in August:
Is August a good time to visit Longyearbyen?
It’s always a good time to visit Longyearbyen, but the weather is changeable in August, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Longyearbyen in August?
Not really, August is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Longyearbyen rainy in August?
Longyearbyen is usually dry in August. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Longyearbyen in August?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Longyearbyen in August, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Longyearbyen, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.