Longyearbyen weather in March
March in Longyearbyen: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — a hit-or-miss time to visit.
#8 of 12 months in Longyearbyen · #590 of 604 destinations to visit in March · comfort 41/100 (tier F)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Longyearbyen climate normals — March
| Daytime high | -12°C / 11°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -16°C / 2°F | |
| Feels like (high) | -17°C / 1°F | |
| Rainfall | 37 mm / 1.5 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 9 days | |
| Humidity | 79% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -16°C / 4°F | |
| Sunshine | 4.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.5 h | |
| Wind | 16 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Snowfall | 56.7 cm / 22.3 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 40 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Longyearbyen in March — FAQ
- Is March a good time to visit Longyearbyen?
- March in Longyearbyen: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — a hit-or-miss time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Longyearbyen on SeasonMap's comfort score (41/100).
- What is the weather like in Longyearbyen in March?
- In March, Longyearbyen averages a daily high of -11.8°C and a low of -16.5°C, with about 37 mm of rain over roughly 8.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Longyearbyen in March?
- Longyearbyen has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 40 in March.
- Does it snow in Longyearbyen in March?
- Longyearbyen sees roughly 56.7 cm of snowfall in March.