Jan Mayen, Norway: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2018]

Traveling to Jan Mayen, Norway? If you're planning to go to Jan Mayen, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack:

When to go to Jan Mayen, Norway

Based on the climate and weather in Jan Mayen, the best time to go is July. See below for details.

What to wear/what to pack for Jan Mayen, Norway by month

January

January in this region is unbearably cold. Temperatures average in the high 20s F (single digits below 0 C) during the day. It rains or snows about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof coat
Gloves
Pajamas, such as sweats
Very heavy socks
Scarf
Waterproof boots
Sweaters
Multiple layer jacket shell
Insulated boots
Fleeces
Umbrella
Thermal undergarments

February

February in Jan Mayen is unbearably cold. The rain/snow can amount to several inches/centimeters.

During this time, temperatures average in the low 20s F (single digits below 0 C) to 20s F (single digits below 0 C), although night temperatures can dip into the single digits F (10+ below zero C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Insulated boots
Very heavy socks
Umbrella
Sweaters
Pajamas, such as sweats
Waterproof coat
Multiple layer jacket shell
Thermal undergarments
Fleeces
Gloves
Scarf
Waterproof boots

March

March in Jan Mayen can be dangerously cold. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 10s F (single digits below 0 C).

But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 80% to 90% range on average.

What to wear/what to pack:

Fleeces
Pajamas, such as sweats
Umbrella
Multiple layer jacket shell
Gloves
Very heavy socks
Sweaters
Waterproof coat
Waterproof boots
Insulated boots
Thermal undergarments
Scarf

April

April in Jan Mayen is frigid. The rain/snow can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the high 20s F (single digits below 0 C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof coat
Umbrella
Sweaters
Warm pants or jeans
Heavy socks
Heavy jacket
Waterproof boots
Gloves or mittens
Cold weather footwear

May

May in Jan Mayen is very cold. The rain/snow can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the 30s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Warm pants or jeans
Heavy jacket
Gloves or mittens
Umbrella
Sweaters
Waterproof coat
Cold weather footwear
Heavy socks
Waterproof boots

June

June in Jan Mayen is pretty cool. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 30s F (single digits C). But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 80% to 90% range on average.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof boots
Jacket or coat
Fleeces
Umbrella
Waterproof coat
Standard footwear
Light gloves or mittens
Socks
Warm pants or jeans

July

If you go to Jan Mayen in July, you will notice that it is pretty cool. Expect it to rain 5-10 days this month. Daytime temperatures are in the 40s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Socks
Jacket or coat
Waterproof luggage
Waterproof footwear
Light gloves or mittens
Rain coat
Warm pants or jeans
Standard footwear
Umbrella
Fleeces

August

If you visit Jan Mayen during August, you are likely to find that it is pretty cool. Temperatures tend to hover around the 40s F (single digits C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 30s F (single digits C).

Humidity is generally between 80 and 90% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain 5-10 days this month.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof luggage
Jacket or coat
Fleeces
Standard footwear
Socks
Umbrella
Waterproof footwear
Light gloves or mittens
Warm pants or jeans
Rain coat

September

If you vacation in Jan Mayen during September, you are likely to find that it can be very chilly. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 40s F (single digits C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 30s F (single digits C).

Humidity is generally between 80 and 90% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain or snow/sleet about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Standard footwear
Waterproof coat
Fleeces
Light gloves or mittens
Jacket or coat
Warm pants or jeans
Waterproof boots
Socks
Umbrella

October

October in Jan Mayen is frigid. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 20s F (single digits below 0 C). But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 80% to 90% range on average.

What to wear/what to pack:

Cold weather footwear
Heavy socks
Heavy jacket
Warm pants or jeans
Gloves or mittens
Waterproof coat
Waterproof boots
Sweaters
Umbrella

November

November in Jan Mayen is frosty. The rain/snow can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the 20s F (single digits below 0 C) to low 30s F (single digits below 0 C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Gloves or mittens
Heavy jacket
Warm pants or jeans
Umbrella
Waterproof boots
Heavy socks
Cold weather footwear
Sweaters
Waterproof coat

December

December in Jan Mayen is biting cold. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 10s F (single digits below 0 C). But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 80% to 90% range on average.

What to wear/what to pack:

Sweaters
Umbrella
Very heavy socks
Scarf
Insulated boots
Multiple layer jacket shell
Gloves
Thermal undergarments
Pajamas, such as sweats
Fleeces
Waterproof boots
Waterproof coat

Year-round what to wear/what to pack for Jan Mayen, Norway

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Jan Mayen, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

A plug adadpter that supports outlet types C and F
A SIM card that works in Jan Mayen

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