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Weather in Longyearbyen for October 2026

Your guide to Longyearbyen weather in October - trends and predictions

    Snow Forecast ❄️

  • Expect heavy snowfall in Longyearbyen during October, with an average of 19 snowy days.
    According to Longyearbyen snow forecast for October 2026, 9 snowy days are expected in the next 2 weeks. The closest date with snow is Monday, 12 October.

    • Temperatures

  • Until now, October 2026 in Longyearbyen has been nearly identical to the historical average, with a temperature of -0.7 °C (showing only a slight deviation of 0.5 °C).

  • Expect cooler weather in the next days in Longyearbyen with the forecast suggesting a temperature of -4.4 °C, lower than the historical average.

  • In general, the average temperature in Longyearbyen at the beginning of October is -0.4 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly cool down, reaching an average of -3.6 °C by the end of October.

    • More

  • Is October a good time to visit Longyearbyen? check out the best time to travel to Longyearbyen page.

Average dry days
10
Dry days
Average rainy days
2
Rainy days
Average snowy days
19
Snow days
Average temperatures
-3°/-6°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
16 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
87 %
Avg humidity

Longyearbyen Weather October

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September
November
Sun.Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.
1
Cloudy
-1°
2
Overcast
0°
3
Overcast
0°
4
Overcast
0°
5
Overcast
0°
6
Partly cloudy
-1°
7
Overcast
-1°
8
Partly cloudy
-3°
9
Overcast
-3°
10
Sunny
-3°
11
Sunny
-3°
12
Heavy snow
1°
13
Light rain
2°
14
Patchy rain possible
3°
15
Heavy snow
1°
16
Heavy snow
2°
17
Light snow
-5°
18
Partly cloudy
-3°
19
Overcast
-7°
20
Heavy snow
-1°
21
Partly cloudy
-4°
22
Partly cloudy
-15°
23
Mist
-14°
24
Cloudy
-15°
25
Overcast
-7°
26
Overcast
-5°
27
Overcast
-3°
28
Moderate snow
-1°
29
Partly cloudy
-3°
30
Overcast
-3°
31
Moderate or heavy snow showers
-3°

Temperatures trend during October in Longyearbyen

See the weather trend as well as the moving average line

October weather in Longyearbyen day by day

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September November
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
1 Oct. Cloudy
Cloudy
 -1° /-6° 1.2 mm 0.5 cm
2 Oct. Overcast
Overcast
 0° /-3° 4.3 mm 0.3 cm
3 Oct. Overcast
Overcast
 0° /-3° 2 mm 0.6 cm
4 Oct. Overcast
Overcast
 0° /-3° 1.5 mm 0 cm
5 Oct. Overcast
Overcast
 0° /-3° 0 mm 0 cm
6 Oct. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 -1° /-4° 2 mm 1 cm
7 Oct. Overcast
Overcast
 -1° /-5° 0 mm 0 cm
8 Oct. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 -3° /-6° 0.4 mm 0 cm
9 Oct. Overcast
Overcast
 -3° /-7° 0.1 mm 0 cm
10 Oct. Sunny
Sunny
 -3° /-7° 1.6 mm 0.7 cm
11 Oct. Sunny
Sunny
 -3° /-7° 3.1 mm 0.6 cm
12 Oct. Heavy snow
Heavy snow
 1° /-7° 9.1 mm 6.6 cm
13 Oct. Light rain
Light rain
 2° /-4° 18 mm 2 cm
14 Oct. Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 3° /1° 5.3 mm 0.9 cm
15 Oct. Heavy snow
Heavy snow
 1° /-2° 11.2 mm 2.1 cm
16 Oct. Heavy snow
Heavy snow
 2° /-4° 9.3 mm 5.6 cm
17 Oct. Light snow
Light snow
 -5° /-8° 2.1 mm 1.5 cm
18 Oct. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 -3° /-11° 0.3 mm 0 cm
19 Oct. Overcast
Overcast
 -7° /-12° 0.1 mm 0.1 cm
20 Oct. Heavy snow
Heavy snow
 -1° /-9° 10.1 mm 7.3 cm
21 Oct. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 -4° /-16° 0 mm 0 cm
22 Oct. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 -15° /-17° 0 mm 0 cm
23 Oct. Mist
Mist
 -14° /-16° 0 mm 0 cm
24 Oct. Cloudy
Cloudy
 -15° /-16° 0 mm 0 cm
25 Oct. Overcast
Overcast
 -7° /-15° 0.3 mm 0.2 cm
26 Oct. Overcast
Overcast
 -5° /-8° 0.2 mm 0.1 cm
27 Oct. Overcast
Overcast
 -3° /-7° 1 mm 0.4 cm
28 Oct. Moderate snow
Moderate snow
 -1° /-7° 0.4 mm 0.3 cm
29 Oct. Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 -3° /-7° 0.2 mm 0.2 cm
30 Oct. Overcast
Overcast
 -3° /-7° 0.9 mm 0.7 cm
31 Oct. Moderate or heavy snow showers
Moderate or heavy snow showers
 -3° /-13° 2.2 mm 1.8 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Longyearbyen in October is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Longyearbyen forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Longyearbyen in October - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Longyearbyen during October?
Brace for cold days with temperatures not exceeding -3° and nights that are likely to be freezing. Winter clothing is essential for comfort and safety.

How much rainfall should be expected in Longyearbyen during October?
In October, Longyearbyen can expect light to moderate rainfall, totaling 40 mm across approximately 2 days. Occasional showers are possible, and planning ahead for them could be helpful.

Will it snow in Longyearbyen in October 2026?
Longyearbyen experiences an average snowfall of 18.4 cm during October, occurring over 19 days.

What are the typical wind conditions in Longyearbyen during October?
The average wind speed in Longyearbyen during October is 16 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

Longyearbyen snow forecast October 2026

Track daily snowfall levels and discover Longyearbyen’s snowy potential this October ❄️
On average, Longyearbyen sees 19 snowy days during October, with approximately 18.4 cm of total snowfall.

October rainfall patterns in Longyearbyen

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Longyearbyens October weather 💧
Typically, Longyearbyen has 2 rainy days in October with a total of 40 mm of rainfall.

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