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Longyearbyen in March 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Longyearbyen in March 2027? Discover the usual weather at this time of year, average temperatures, the risk of rain, possible activities, and our opinion on whether March is a good month to travel to Longyearbyen, Norway.

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Longyearbyen in March 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

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Longyearbyen in March in summary
Very bad weather
Min -16°C Max -12°C 51 mm 3 day(s) 91% 62% 8.2 h/day 28.9 cm
Best activities in March
Winter sports and snow
Practical guidelines
High crowding 06:29 17:47
Hourly weather

Average weather in Longyearbyen in March 2027

Very bad weather

The weather in Longyearbyen in March 2027 is based on statistical data from previous years in March. This allows you to forecast the weather in March 2027. Check the hourly statistics (6:00, 9:00, 12:00, 15:00, 18:00, 21:00, 0:00 and 3:00), with the associated average temperature, for the whole month, and also, by navigating the tabs, for the beginning, middle and end of the month.

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Climate

Climate of Longyearbyen in March

Temperatures, precipitation, snow and monthly trends help better understand the climate in Longyearbyen in March.

Temperatures and rain in Longyearbyen in March

Average daily weather

Temperatures, rain and snow day by day in March, with a separate scale for snow.
Minimal Average Maximums Average rainfall Daily snow

Monthly temperatures

The month of March is highlighted to compare it quickly with the rest of the year.
Minimal Average Maximums

Monthly precipitation

The bar for the month under study is highlighted.
Average rainfall

About the climate in Longyearbyen in March

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Longyearbyen in March

Check the seasonal normals in Longyearbyen in March and compare the weather with the previous month and the following month (or the months of your choice by selecting months in the form below): temperatures, wind, rain, humidity, climate rating...

Last updated: 12/01/2026
Reference period for normals: January 2009 - December 2025
Month analyzed
March
Weather data February March April
Outside temperature
Average temperature -12.3°C -13.6°C -9.5°C
Maximum temperature -10.4°C -11.6°C -7.6°C
Minimum temperature -14.2°C -15.6°C -11.4°C
Record maximum temperature 3.0°C
(2015)
2.0°C
(2016)
2.0°C
(2015)
Record low temperature -35.0°C
(2015)
-31.0°C
(2020)
-25.0°C
(2017)
Number of days at +30° 0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
Number of days at +18° 0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
Number of days below 0° 28 day(s)
(97%)
31 day(s)
(100%)
30 day(s)
(100%)
Wind
Wind speed 15 km/h 14 km/h 13 km/h
Wind temperature -19.9°C -21.6°C -16.2°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 51.9 mm 50.5 mm 38.7 mm
Number of days with precipitation 13 day(s)
(45%)
12 day(s)
(39%)
12 day(s)
(40%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 3 day(s)
(10%)
3 day(s)
(9%)
2 day(s)
(7%)
Record precipitation in one day 24.0 mm
(2018)
25.7 mm
(2021)
25.4 mm
(2019)
Other weather data
Humidity 92% 91% 88%
Visibility 6.6 km 7.2 km 8.1 km
Cloud cover 61% 62% 56%
UV index 1 1 1
Daily sunshine 1h 8h 9h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 11h43 06h29 01h41
Sunset time 12h43 17h47 22h29
Day length 1h00 11h18 20h48
Our opinion on the climate in March
The review of Where And When very bad weather very bad weather very bad weather
Activities and events

What to do in Longyearbyen in March?

Best activities in March
Winter sports and snow
Possible activities in March
Northern or Southern LightsCultural visits and heritageAnimal observationNature and landscapesGastronomy
Activities not recommended in March
Boat trip and cruise
Observed weather

What was the weather like in Longyearbyen in March last?

Find the observed weather calendar in Longyearbyen in March 2025, with each day’s weather, temperatures and precipitation.

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Clear/Sunny
-9°C-4°C0.2 mm
2
Overcast
-5°C-2°C0.9 mm
3
Light freezing rain
-5°C-3°C0.6 mm
4
Clear/Sunny
-10°C-9°C0.0 mm
5
Clear/Sunny
-13°C-9°C0.1 mm0.5 cm
6
Overcast
-9°C-7°C1.7 mm2.6 cm
7
Light freezing rain
-7°C-6°C1.7 mm1.4 cm
8
Cloudy
-12°C-10°C0.0 mm
9
Light freezing rain
-14°C-9°C0.4 mm
10
Clear/Sunny
-17°C-13°C0.0 mm
11
Clear/Sunny
-19°C-13°C0.0 mm
12
Light freezing rain
-16°C-12°C0.3 mm
13
Partly Cloudy
-27°C-21°C0.0 mm
14
Overcast
-29°C-24°C0.0 mm
15
Light freezing rain
-26°C-16°C0.1 mm
16
Clear/Sunny
-20°C-15°C0.0 mm
17
Partly Cloudy
-22°C-18°C0.0 mm
18
Partly Cloudy
-21°C-17°C0.1 mm
19
Overcast
-20°C-17°C0.1 mm
20
Partly Cloudy
-20°C-13°C0.0 mm
21
Cloudy
-13°C-12°C0.0 mm
22
Clear/Sunny
-18°C-14°C0.2 mm0.7 cm
23
Light freezing rain
-12°C-7°C4.8 mm10.1 cm
24
Overcast
-7°C-5°C0.9 mm1.1 cm
25
Cloudy
-17°C-13°C0.0 mm
26
Light freezing rain
-11°C-7°C0.2 mm
27
Overcast
-8°C-6°C0.1 mm
28
Partly Cloudy
-11°C-8°C0.0 mm
29
Clear/Sunny
-15°C-13°C0.0 mm
30
Overcast
-18°C-13°C0.0 mm
31
Partly Cloudy
-15°C-13°C0.0 mm
Nearby

Where to go near Longyearbyen in March?

Compare cities and destinations near Longyearbyen in March to find another travel stop, a nearby alternative or a logical continuation of your stay in Longyearbyen.

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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Longyearbyen in March: your frequently asked questions

Short answers to the questions we ask ourselves before booking for this month.

Not really. The weather conditions are unfavorable in Longyearbyen in March, which places this month 3th out of 12. A trip is still possible, but plan a flexible itinerary.

Expect an average of -12°C during the day and -16°C at night, with about 51 mm of precipitation spread over 3 rainy days.

Expect about 8.2 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

This month is particularly suited to these activities: Winter sports and snow. These are the ones for which the conditions on site are most favourable.

Visitor numbers are moderate: this month is in High crowding, with an index of 50/100. It is often a good compromise between weather and tranquility.
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