Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Longyearbyen, Svalbard and Jan Mayen

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Longyearbyen...

Longyearbyen is a coastal city in Svalbard and Jan Mayen. It is a quite dense city close to the ocean with a population of 2060 people. The water temperature around Longyearbyen has average variability during the year. The temperature ranges from -1.7°C (29°F) in April up to 4.8°C (40.7°F) in the month of August, as illustrated below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 1°C (34°F) and the best time for water activities is late summer, since Longyearbyen is located in the northern hemisphere.
Hover over the bars to see temperature for each month in Celsius and Fahrenheit.

What is the current water temperature near Longyearbyen?

The current water temperature in the month of April near Longyearbyen is about:

Are there surf spots close by?

Not many surf spots are located in close proximity to Longyearbyen. A spot, which is not too far away, is Unstad, which is 689.7km (428.4miles) away from Longyearbyen. Click here for more information on Unstad and its current water temperature. If you don't mind the long travel, you can also check out Smitingen, which is 1082.3km (672.2miles) away from Longyearbyen. Another good surfspot is Smitingen, located approximately 1082.3km (672.2miles) from Longyearbyen.

Are there beaches near by?

Not too many beaches are in close proximity to Longyearbyen. The closest decent beach is Kangasjärvi, which is 1128.5km (700.9miles) away from Longyearbyen. If you don't mind the long travel, you can also visit Ruissalo, which is approximately 1249.2km (775.9miles) away from Longyearbyen.

What kind of wetsuit thickness is recommended for Longyearbyen?

How is the diving and fishing close to Longyearbyen?

Due to comparatively large temperature changes during the year, scuba diving and fishing conditions alter a lot depending on the time of the year. The temperature ranges from -2 to 3°C (29-38°F) during March, April, and May. Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod are typical fish that can be found in waters of this temperature range. However, the conditions usually change during summer when temperatures go up to -0 to 5°C (32-41°F). Fish that like to roam around in waters of this temperature range include: Pollock, Winter Flounder, and Atlantic Cod.

Directions to Longyearbyen: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Some fun facts about Longyearbyen...

Do you know what the the city Le Vivier-sur-Mer in France, the city Pinarolo Po in Italy, and the city Xinxu in China have in common with Longyearbyen? Click on the links to find out...