If you plan to visit Longyearbyen in June, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +4°C during the day and approximately 1 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 6 rainy days in the month and around 13 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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+4°C
Avg. max. temperature
-6°C
Min.
+12°C
Max.
13 mm
Total precipitation
84%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
19 ⛅️
Cloudy
6 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Longyearbyen has OK weather in June.
Average temperature in Longyearbyen in June
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Longyearbyen for June based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in June is +6°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +12°C during the day and a minimum of 0°C at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 92% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +1°C to +12°C.
Is Longyearbyen warm or cold in June?
Longyearbyen is typically cool in June.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from -1°C to +4°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from -5°C to +2°C.
Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
June is one of the warmest months in Longyearbyen, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Longyearbyen in June
Longyearbyen weather looks like this, on average, in June and the surrounding months.
May
June
July
Avg. temperature
-1°C
+4°C
+9°C
Min. temperature
-18°C
-6°C
0°C
Max. temperature
+9°C
+12°C
+18°C
Rainfall
4 mm
13 mm
30 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
80%
84%
82%
Air pressure
1016 HPa
1012 HPa
1011 HPa
Sunny days
2
1
1
Cloudy days
20
19
17
Rainy days
1
6
13
Snowy days
9
4
0
June weather is still as ok as in May.It’s getting warmer as June arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from -1°C to +4°C during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 4 mm to 13 mm.Humidity rises from 80% to 84%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during June, staying around 3 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 2 sunny days in May to 1 in June.
Wind speed in Longyearbyen in June based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 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 decreasing during June, going from 3 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during June in Longyearbyen based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in June is about 14 mm, with a 17% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 6 mm, which is considered light rain.On average, there are about 5 rainy days during June, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how June is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, 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.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during June in Longyearbyen based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in June, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 2 mm.
Here’s how June is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last June in Longyearbyen?
This is the weather in Longyearbyen in June 2023:
1 June
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+1°C
2 June
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+1°C
3 June
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+2°C
4 June
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+3°C
5 June
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+3°C
6 June
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+3°C
7 June
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+4°C
8 June
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+3°C
9 June
☁️
+3°C
10 June
🌧️
+5°C
11 June
🌧️
+5°C
12 June
☁️
+3°C
13 June
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+3°C
14 June
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+3°C
15 June
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+3°C
16 June
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+5°C
17 June
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+5°C
18 June
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+6°C
19 June
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+6°C
20 June
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+7°C
21 June
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+10°C
22 June
🌫️
+9°C
23 June
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+11°C
24 June
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+8°C
25 June
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+6°C
26 June
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+8°C
27 June
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+10°C
28 June
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+12°C
29 June
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+9°C
30 June
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+12°C
In June 2023 Longyearbyen had 9 sunny days, 18 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +6°C, with an absolute maximum of +12°C and a minimum of +1°C. The average humidity was 87%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 68%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in June?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Longyearbyen climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Longyearbyen in June 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 June:
Is June a good time to visit Longyearbyen?
It’s always a good time to visit Longyearbyen, but the weather is changeable in June, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Longyearbyen in June?
Not really, June is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Longyearbyen rainy in June?
Longyearbyen is usually dry in June. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Longyearbyen in June?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Longyearbyen in June, 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.