Cool
Average highs are around -9°C, so pack for cooler days.
April verdict
Longyearbyen, Norway in April
Weather score35Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around -9°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 7.2h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 16mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
April weather
Monthly averages
Temp
-9°C
Rain
16mm
Sun
7.2h
Sea
1°C
Weather score
35
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 16mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.2h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 1°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Longyearbyen, Norway with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
April-9°C average high
April is on the cooler side of Longyearbyen's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to August
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
April16mm average rain
April is close to Longyearbyen's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
April7.2 hours average sun
April is brighter than Longyearbyen's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsApril to July
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
April1°C average sea
April is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJuly to August
Sea temperatures are usually near 4°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
April35 weather score
April scores above Longyearbyen's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsApril to July
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.