What’s the climate like in Jan Mayen?
The current climate of Jan Mayen features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 9°C during the day to lows of -1°C. The average yearly temperature is around 4°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -5°C and in the warmer months around 6°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Jan Mayen in recent years was 17°C in July 2018. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -13°C in February 2015.
On average, Jan Mayen gets 941 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 289 cm is snowfall. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Jan Mayen?
If you’re looking for warm and sunny weather, there aren’t really any specific months that are best to visit Jan Mayen. The temperatures are too low year-round, or there’s just too much precipitation.
Climate Table of Jan Mayen
The climate table of Jan Mayen shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 1 | -1 | -1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -3 | -5 | -5 | -3 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 0 | -3 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 51 | 65 | 73 | 56 | 76 | 52 | 59 | 81 | 162 | 79 | 79 | 108 |
| Snow (cm) | 38 | 68 | 52 | 22 | 15 | 3,6 | 0,1 | 0 | 2,6 | 15 | 20 | 52 |
| UV Index | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 4°C
- Highest temperature: 9°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: -1°C in February and March
- Precipitation*: 941 mm per year, averaging 78 mm per month
- Snowfall: 289 cm per year
- Driest months: 51 mm in January, 52 mm in June and 56 mm in April
- Wettest months: 162 mm in September, 108 mm in December and 81 mm in August
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Jan Mayen
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Jan Mayen, Norway. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Jan Mayen
This graph shows how much precipitation Jan Mayen, Norway, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Jan Mayen
This graph shows how much snow Jan Mayen, Norway, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Jan Mayen
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Jan Mayen, Norway. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Jan Mayen
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Jan Mayen, Norway. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Jan Mayen
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Jan Mayen, Norway, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Jan Mayen
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Jan Mayen, Norway, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Jan Mayen by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Jan Mayen. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
