Longyearbyen in october: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Longyearbyen in october 2026
The weather in Longyearbyen in october comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout october
very bad weather 316.7cm
Weather at 6am
23°F
Partly Cloudy
26% of time
24%
24%
13%
Weather at 12pm
25°F
Partly Cloudy
30% of time
24%
20%
16%
Weather at 6pm
23°F
Partly Cloudy
29% of time
24%
23%
14%
Weather at 3am
23°F
36%
21%
17%
14%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Longyearbyen in october
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Longyearbyen in october.
The climate of Longyearbyen in october is very bad
In october in Longyearbyen, the climate is quite dry (with 2.6in of precipitation over 4 days). This is better than the previous month since in september it receives an average of 2.7in of precipitation over 5 days.
The climate is very cold around this city the month of october. Do not forget to cover yourself!. The high seasonal norm is 27°F. The seasonal minimum is 22°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of october in Longyearbyen is 25°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Longyearbyen in the month of october with a maximum record of 43°F in 2017 and a minimum record of -13°F in 2011. You can expect to have about 26 days with temperatures under 32°F, or 84% of the month.
On average, in Longyearbyen, the days of october last 06:30. The sun rises at 08:27 and sets at 14:57.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Longyearbyen in october
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements of the last years of october.
| October | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 25°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 27°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 22°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 43°F (2017) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | -13°F (2011) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 26 day(s) (84%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 14km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 14°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 2.6in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (13%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.5in (2017) | ||||
| Snowfall | 316.7cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 90% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.92km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 62% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 4 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 08:27 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 14:57 | ||||
| Length of day | 06:30 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in october | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last october?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Longyearbyen in october 2025:
31°F to 38°F
38°F to 40°F
36°F to 41°F
36°F to 38°F
40°F to 41°F
38°F to 40°F
38°F to 40°F
38°F to 40°F
34°F to 36°F
31°F to 34°F
27°F to 31°F
23°F to 27°F
27°F to 36°F
31°F to 36°F
20°F to 31°F
18°F to 23°F
20°F to 23°F
18°F to 27°F
20°F to 27°F
20°F to 25°F
18°F to 20°F
23°F to 25°F
22°F to 25°F
14°F to 18°F
11°F to 13°F
9°F to 11°F
9°F to 14°F
23°F to 31°F
29°F to 31°F
25°F to 31°F
27°F to 29°F
Map: other cities in Norway in october
Cities near Longyearbyen:
| Spitzberg (Svalbard) in october | very bad weather |
| Svalbard in october | very bad weather |
| Edgeøya in october | very bad weather |
| Nordaustlandet in october | very bad weather |
| Hamn (Senja Island) in october | very bad weather |
| Andenes in october | very bad weather |
| Finnsnes in october | very bad weather |
| Harstad in october | very bad weather |
| Sortland in october | very bad weather |
| Straume in october | very bad weather |
| Stokmarknes in october | very bad weather |
| Narvik in october | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in october.
Longyearbyen
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Weather data for Longyearbyen in october:
Weather data for Longyearbyen for october are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Longyearbyen. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Longyearbyen can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Longyearbyen.