Weather in Svalbard in january 2026

The weather in Svalbard in january comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.

Average weather throughout january

very bad weather 416.4cm

Weather at 6am
14°F

Snow showers

26%

Partly Cloudy

21%

Clear/Sunny

15%

Weather at 12pm
14°F

Snow showers

23%

Partly Cloudy

19%

Clear/Sunny

16%

Weather at 6pm
14°F

Partly Cloudy

22%

Snow showers

21%

Clear/Sunny

16%

Weather at 3am
16°F

Snow showers

45%

Partly Cloudy

17%

Clear/Sunny

16%

Cloudy

14%



Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Svalbard in january

These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Svalbard in january.

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The climate of Svalbard in january is very bad

In january in Svalbard, the climate is quite dry (with 2.8in of precipitation over 4 days). The weather's not getting better compared to the previous month since in december there is an average of 1.4in of rainfall over 2 days.

The climate is icy there this month. Plan a sweater!. The thermometer averaged maximum of 20°F. The seasonal minimum is 13°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in january in Svalbard is 16°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Svalbard in the month of january with a maximum record of 38°F in 2018 and a minimum record of -25°F in 2011.

On average, in Svalbard, the days of january last 00:00. Sunrise is at 00:00 and sunset is at 00:00.



Seasonal average climate and temperature of Svalbard in january

Check below seasonal norms These statistics are generated from the weather statements of the past years of january.

January
Outside temperature
Average temperature 16°F
Highest temperature 20°F
Lowest temperature 13°F
Highest record temperature 38°F
(2018)
Lowest record temperature -25°F
(2011)
Number of days at -32°F 31 day(s)
(100%)
Wind
Wind speed 21km/h
Wind temperature -0°F
Precipitation (rainfall)
Rainfall 2.8in
Number of days with rainfall 4 day(s)
(12%)
Record daily rainfall 2.3in
(2012)
Snowfall 416.4cm
Other climate data
Humidity 87%
Visibility 7.02km
Cloud cover 63%
UV index 2
Daily sunshine hours 0
Sunrise and sunset
Time of sunrise 00:00
Time of sunset 00:00
Length of day 00:00
Our opinion about the weather in january
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net very bad



How was the weather last january?

Here is the day by day recorded weather in Svalbard in january 2025:

01-01-2025
Overcast
4°F to 7°F
02-01-2025
Overcast
7°F to 9°F
03-01-2025
Partly Cloudy
9°F to 11°F
04-01-2025
Partly Cloudy
13°F to 13°F
05-01-2025
Clear/Sunny
7°F to 14°F
06-01-2025
Cloudy
4°F to 5°F
07-01-2025
Overcast
4°F to 7°F
08-01-2025
Moderate snow
13°F to 14°F
09-01-2025
Moderate or heavy snow showers
18°F to 22°F
10-01-2025
Heavy snow
23°F to 27°F
11-01-2025
Moderate or heavy snow showers
-9°F to 2°F
12-01-2025
Overcast
-0°F to 4°F
13-01-2025
Overcast
-4°F to 7°F
14-01-2025
Partly Cloudy
5°F to 13°F
15-01-2025
Light snow
-2°F to 9°F
16-01-2025
Moderate snow
7°F to 11°F
17-01-2025
Light snow
4°F to 11°F
18-01-2025
Light snow
-4°F to -0°F
19-01-2025
Partly Cloudy
-9°F to -5°F
20-01-2025
Mist
-11°F to -7°F
21-01-2025
Overcast
-7°F to 14°F
22-01-2025
Moderate or heavy snow showers
20°F to 25°F
23-01-2025
Freezing fog
-2°F to 4°F
24-01-2025
Cloudy
2°F to 9°F
25-01-2025
Clear/Sunny
11°F to 13°F
26-01-2025
Cloudy
11°F to 13°F
27-01-2025
Overcast
11°F to 16°F
28-01-2025
Clear/Sunny
18°F to 20°F
29-01-2025
Overcast
14°F to 20°F
30-01-2025
Cloudy
16°F to 25°F
31-01-2025
Light freezing rain
18°F to 29°F

Map: other cities in Norway in january

Cities near Svalbard:

Longyearbyen in januaryvery bad weather
Spitzberg (Svalbard) in januaryvery bad weather
Edgeøya in januaryvery bad weather
Nordaustlandet in januaryvery bad weather
Hamn (Senja Island) in januaryvery bad weather
Andenes in januaryvery bad weather
Finnsnes in januaryvery bad weather
Harstad in januaryvery bad weather
Sortland in januaryvery bad weather
Straume in januaryvery bad weather
Stokmarknes in januaryvery bad weather
Narvik in januaryvery bad weather
Norway in january: See full list of cities

Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.

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Weather data for Svalbard in january:

Weather data for Svalbard for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Svalbard. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Svalbard can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Svalbard.


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