If you plan to visit Longyearbyen in July, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +9°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 30 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
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July is usually the hottest month of the year in Longyearbyen;
Average weather
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+9°C
Avg. max. temperature
0°C
Min.
+18°C
Max.
30 mm
Total precipitation
82%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
17 ⛅️
Cloudy
13 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Longyearbyen has OK weather in July.
Average temperature in Longyearbyen in July
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Longyearbyen for July based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in July is +12°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +17°C during the day and a minimum of +5°C at night.
The average maximum temperature goes down 8% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +11°C to +10°C.
Is Longyearbyen warm or cold in July?
Longyearbyen is typically cool in July.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +4°C to +9°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +2°C to +5°C.
Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
July is the hottest month in Longyearbyen, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Longyearbyen in July
Longyearbyen weather looks like this, on average, in July and the surrounding months.
June
July
August
Avg. temperature
+4°C
+9°C
+7°C
Min. temperature
-6°C
0°C
-5°C
Max. temperature
+12°C
+18°C
+15°C
Rainfall
13 mm
30 mm
38 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
84%
82%
84%
Air pressure
1012 HPa
1011 HPa
1011 HPa
Sunny days
1
1
1
Cloudy days
19
17
17
Rainy days
6
13
13
Snowy days
4
0
1
July weather is still as ok as in June.It’s getting warmer as July arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +4°C to +9°C during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 13 mm to 30 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 84% to 82%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during July, staying around 3 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 1 sunny days during the month.
August brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Longyearbyen in July based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 7 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 July, going from 1 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during July in Longyearbyen based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in July is about 6 mm, with a 13% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 2 mm, which is considered light rain.Longyearbyen is amazing in July with as little as 4 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
July 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 July in Longyearbyen?
This is the weather in Longyearbyen in July 2023:
1 July
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+11°C
2 July
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+10°C
3 July
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+10°C
4 July
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+12°C
5 July
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+17°C
6 July
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+17°C
7 July
🌫️
+15°C
8 July
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+11°C
9 July
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+10°C
10 July
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+11°C
11 July
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+10°C
12 July
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+9°C
13 July
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+10°C
14 July
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+14°C
15 July
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+14°C
16 July
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+14°C
17 July
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+9°C
18 July
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+12°C
19 July
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+14°C
20 July
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+13°C
21 July
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+10°C
22 July
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+10°C
23 July
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+12°C
24 July
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+12°C
25 July
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+11°C
26 July
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+12°C
27 July
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+13°C
28 July
🌧️
+9°C
29 July
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+9°C
30 July
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+8°C
31 July
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+10°C
In July 2023 Longyearbyen had 12 sunny days, 16 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +12°C, with an absolute maximum of +17°C and a minimum of +8°C. The average humidity was 77%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 53%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 13 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in July?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Longyearbyen climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Longyearbyen in July 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 July:
Is July a good time to visit Longyearbyen?
It’s always a good time to visit Longyearbyen, but the weather is changeable in July, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Longyearbyen in July?
Not really, July is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Longyearbyen rainy in July?
Longyearbyen is usually dry in July. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Longyearbyen in July?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Longyearbyen in July, 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.