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 | |
| Rainfall | 41 mm / 1.6 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 10 days | |
| Humidity | 82% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -11°C / 12°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 20.8 h | |
| Wind | 15 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Snowfall | 50.1 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.