Longyearbyen weather in April

April in Longyearbyen: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — a fair time to visit.

#6 of 12 months in Longyearbyen · #572 of 604 destinations to visit in April · comfort 56/100 (tier D)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Longyearbyen climate normals — April

Daytime high-6°C / 21°F🥶 freezing
Nighttime low-11°C / 13°F
Feels like (high)-11°C / 12°F
Rainfall41 mm / 1.6 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days10 days
Humidity82%💦 very humid
Dew point-11°C / 12°F
Sunshine10.1 h/day
Daylight20.8 h
Wind15 km/h / 9 mph
Snowfall50.1 cm / 19.7 in
Air quality (US AQI)39🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Longyearbyen in April — FAQ

Is April a good time to visit Longyearbyen?
April in Longyearbyen: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Longyearbyen on SeasonMap's comfort score (56/100).
What is the weather like in Longyearbyen in April?
In April, Longyearbyen averages a daily high of -6.1°C and a low of -10.6°C, with about 41.4 mm of rain over roughly 10.2 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Longyearbyen in April?
Longyearbyen has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 39 in April.
Does it snow in Longyearbyen in April?
Longyearbyen sees roughly 50.1 cm of snowfall in April.

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