Longyearbyen weather in September

September in Longyearbyen: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit.

#4 of 12 months in Longyearbyen · #396 of 604 destinations to visit in September · comfort 73/100 (tier B)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Longyearbyen climate normals — September

Daytime high3°C / 38°F🧥 cold
Nighttime low0°C / 32°F
Feels like (high)0°C / 32°F
Rainfall65 mm / 2.6 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days13 days
Humidity88%💦 very humid
Dew point0°C / 31°F
Sunshine4.1 h/day
Daylight14.4 h
Wind12 km/h / 8 mph
Snowfall15.3 cm / 6 in
Air quality (US AQI)25🍃 good

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

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Longyearbyen in September — FAQ

Is September a good time to visit Longyearbyen?
September in Longyearbyen: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Longyearbyen on SeasonMap's comfort score (73/100).
What is the weather like in Longyearbyen in September?
In September, Longyearbyen averages a daily high of 3.1°C and a low of 0.1°C, with about 65.2 mm of rain over roughly 12.6 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Longyearbyen in September?
Longyearbyen has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 25 in September.
Does it snow in Longyearbyen in September?
Longyearbyen sees roughly 15.3 cm of snowfall in September.

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