January in Longyearbyen is the snowiest month of the year. In January, the weather in Longyearbyen is typically freezing. Average daily high temperature in January is about 8 degrees below zero. On average, Longyearbyen has 16 snowy, 12 cloudy, 2 sunny, and 1 partly cloudy day in January. The snowfalls are usually moderate. January as well as February, March, June, and July is considered the most uncomfortable time to visit Longyearbyen.