Svalbard and Jan Mayen
Plan a visit or move to Svalbard and Jan Mayen with current conditions, practical signals, maps, local people, and sourced context.
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Svalbard and Jan Mayen month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Svalbard and Jan Mayen are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 5–10°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 10°C), March the coldest (average low -16°C), and September the wettest (about 67 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -8.7 | -13.9 | 44 | 0.0 |
| February | -7.8 | -13.0 | 50 | 0.4 |
| March | -10.9 | -16.2 | 41 | 5.5 |
| April | -6.8 | -12.1 | 33 | 11.0 |
| May | -1.0 | -4.2 | 35 | 12.4 |
| June | 4.9 | 2.4 | 31 | 11.3 |
| July | 9.9 | 6.6 | 46 | 9.7 |
| August | 8.7 | 5.3 | 57 | 7.6 |
| September | 4.0 | 0.4 | 67 | 3.4 |
| October | -1.2 | -5.3 | 46 | 0.8 |
| November | -4.8 | -10.0 | 54 | 0.0 |
| December | -7.2 | -12.4 | 49 | 0.0 |
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01 · OverviewSvalbard and Jan Mayen, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Svalbard and Jan Mayen took shape
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03 · GovernmentGovernment and public life in Svalbard and Jan Mayen
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04 · EconomyWork and the economy in Svalbard and Jan Mayen
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05 · CultureCulture and creative life in Svalbard and Jan Mayen
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06 · TravelTravelling through Svalbard and Jan Mayen
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Svalbard and Jan Mayen
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Svalbard and Jan Mayen
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Frequently Asked Questions about Svalbard and Jan Mayen
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01 · Q&AWhat is the capital city and population of Svalbard and Jan Mayen?
The capital of Svalbard and Jan Mayen is Longyearbyen, and the total national population is estimated at 2,550.
02 · Q&AWhere is Svalbard and Jan Mayen located and what is its total area?
Svalbard and Jan Mayen is located in Europe, spanning an area of approximately 62,049 km².
03 · Q&AWhat currency and languages are spoken in Svalbard and Jan Mayen?
The official currency is Krone (NOK) and the recognized languages include no, ru.
04 · Q&AWhat are the major cities and regions in Svalbard and Jan Mayen?
Prominent cities and cultural hubs mapped across Svalbard and Jan Mayen include Longyearbyen, Olonkinbyen.
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