If you plan to visit Longyearbyen in November, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of -7°C during the day and approximately 0 sunny days. Expect some snowy, though, as there are typically 13 snowy days in the month and around 35 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
-31°C
Min.
+7°C
Max.
6 mm
Total precipitation
82%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
16 ⛅️
Cloudy
0 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Longyearbyen has OK weather in November.
Average temperature in Longyearbyen in November
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Longyearbyen for November based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in November is -7°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +3°C during the day and a minimum of -19°C at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 23% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from -8°C to -3°C.
Is Longyearbyen warm or cold in November?
Longyearbyen is typically cold in November.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from -4°C to -7°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from -7°C to -12°C.
Wear your winter warms as it will be cold. To save space, layer, and don’t forget gloves and a scarf.
Take a look at how November is compared to other months in Longyearbyen:
Climate in Longyearbyen in November
Longyearbyen weather looks like this, on average, in November and the surrounding months.
October
November
December
Avg. temperature
-4°C
-7°C
-10°C
Min. temperature
-23°C
-31°C
-35°C
Max. temperature
+8°C
+7°C
+5°C
Rainfall
12 mm
6 mm
3 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
85%
82%
80%
Air pressure
1009 HPa
1007 HPa
1004 HPa
Sunny days
0
0
0
Cloudy days
17
16
17
Rainy days
2
0
0
Snowy days
11
13
13
November weather is still as ok as in October.It’s getting colder in November. From -4°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to -7°C.As November arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 12 mm to 6 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 85% to 82%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during November, staying around 3 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.
December brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Longyearbyen in November based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 11 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 November, going from 1 m/s to 7 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during November in Longyearbyen based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in November is about 4 mm, with a 7% 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 November with as little as 2 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how November 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 November in Longyearbyen based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 37% chance of snow on an average day in November, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 32 mm.
November is one of the snowiest months in Longyearbyen.
Here’s how November is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last November in Longyearbyen?
This is the weather in Longyearbyen in November 2023:
1 November
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-8°C
2 November
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-14°C
3 November
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-8°C
4 November
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-8°C
5 November
🌨️
-10°C
6 November
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-14°C
7 November
☁️
-14°C
8 November
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-5°C
9 November
🌨️
-4°C
10 November
🌨️
-5°C
11 November
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-7°C
12 November
🌨️
-5°C
13 November
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-8°C
14 November
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-11°C
15 November
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-15°C
16 November
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-13°C
17 November
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-15°C
18 November
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-16°C
19 November
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-10°C
20 November
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-3°C
21 November
🌨️
+1°C
22 November
🌨️
+3°C
23 November
🌨️
0°C
24 November
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-4°C
25 November
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-6°C
26 November
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-1°C
27 November
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+3°C
28 November
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+3°C
29 November
🌨️
+1°C
30 November
🌨️
-3°C
In November 2023 Longyearbyen had 1 sunny days, 18 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was -7°C, with an absolute maximum of +3°C and a minimum of -16°C. The average humidity was 85%, with a maximum of 96% and a minimum of 69%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 16 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in November?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Longyearbyen climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Longyearbyen in November 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 November:
Is November a good time to visit Longyearbyen?
It’s always a good time to visit Longyearbyen, but the weather is changeable in November, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Longyearbyen in November?
Not really, November is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Longyearbyen rainy in November?
Longyearbyen is usually dry in November. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Longyearbyen in November?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Longyearbyen in November, 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.