If you plan to visit Longyearbyen in October, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of -4°C during the day and approximately 0 sunny days. Expect some snowy, though, as there are typically 11 snowy days in the month and around 26 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
-23°C
Min.
+8°C
Max.
12 mm
Total precipitation
85%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
17 ⛅️
Cloudy
2 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Longyearbyen has OK weather in October.
Average temperature in Longyearbyen in October
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Longyearbyen for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in October is -3°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +3°C during the day and a minimum of -12°C at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 20% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from -4°C to -1°C.
Is Longyearbyen warm or cold in October?
Longyearbyen is typically cold in October.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +3°C to -4°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from -1°C to -7°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 October is compared to other months in Longyearbyen:
Climate in Longyearbyen in October
Longyearbyen weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
September
October
November
Avg. temperature
+3°C
-4°C
-7°C
Min. temperature
-13°C
-23°C
-31°C
Max. temperature
+14°C
+8°C
+7°C
Rainfall
33 mm
12 mm
6 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
87%
85%
82%
Air pressure
1008 HPa
1009 HPa
1007 HPa
Sunny days
0
0
0
Cloudy days
15
17
16
Rainy days
8
2
0
Snowy days
7
11
13
October weather is still as ok as in September.It’s getting colder in October. From +3°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to -4°C.As October arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 33 mm to 12 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 87% to 85%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 3 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.
November brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Longyearbyen in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 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 decreasing during October, going from 5 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Longyearbyen based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in October is about 14 mm, with a 3% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 14 mm, which is considered light rain.Longyearbyen is amazing in October with as little as 1 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how October 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 October in Longyearbyen based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 16% chance of snow on an average day in October, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 11 mm.
Here’s how October is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last October in Longyearbyen?
This is the weather in Longyearbyen in October 2023:
1 October
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-4°C
2 October
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-4°C
3 October
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-4°C
4 October
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-3°C
5 October
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-3°C
6 October
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-1°C
7 October
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-2°C
8 October
☁️
-4°C
9 October
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-7°C
10 October
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-6°C
11 October
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-5°C
12 October
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-4°C
13 October
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0°C
14 October
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0°C
15 October
🌨️
0°C
16 October
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-2°C
17 October
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-6°C
18 October
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0°C
19 October
🌨️
+3°C
20 October
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-6°C
21 October
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-7°C
22 October
☀️
-9°C
23 October
☁️
-7°C
24 October
☁️
-2°C
25 October
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-3°C
26 October
☁️
-4°C
27 October
🌨️
-4°C
28 October
🌨️
-3°C
29 October
☁️
-4°C
30 October
☁️
-2°C
31 October
🌨️
-1°C
In October 2023 Longyearbyen had 2 sunny days, 24 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was -3°C, with an absolute maximum of +3°C and a minimum of -9°C. The average humidity was 85%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 63%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 17 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in October?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Longyearbyen climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Longyearbyen in October 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 October:
Is October a good time to visit Longyearbyen?
It’s always a good time to visit Longyearbyen, but the weather is changeable in October, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Longyearbyen in October?
Not really, October is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Longyearbyen rainy in October?
Longyearbyen is usually dry in October. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Longyearbyen in October?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Longyearbyen in October, 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.