City in Murmansk Oblast, Russia
Murmansk weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Murmansk
September–March is aurora season; polar night is December–January. June–July has midnight sun and mosquitoes. Winter averages -10°C with strong winds.
Murmansk weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan-9°45 mm
- Feb-8°37 mm
- Mar-4°47 mm
- Apr0°50 mm
- May7°74 mm
- Jun13°95 mm
- Jul17°98 mm
- Aug14°97 mm
- Sep9°77 mm
- Oct2°76 mm
- Nov-4°47 mm
- Dec-6°51 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -9°C16°F | -15°C6°F | 45 mm | 99% | Freezing |
| February | -8°C17°F | -14°C7°F | 37 mm | 99% | Freezing |
| March | -4°C25°F | -10°C14°F | 47 mm | 98% | Freezing |
| April | 0°C33°F | -5°C23°F | 50 mm | 97% | Freezing |
| May | 7°C44°F | 1°C33°F | 74 mm | 88% | Cold |
| June | 13°C55°F | 6°C42°F | 95 mm | 82% | Cool |
| July | 17°C63°F | 10°C49°F | 98 mm | 84% | Cool |
| August | 14°C58°F | 8°C46°F | 97 mm | 89% | Cool |
| September | 9°C49°F | 4°C40°F | 77 mm | 93% | Cold |
| October | 2°C35°F | -1°C29°F | 76 mm | 97% | Freezing |
| November | -4°C26°F | -8°C17°F | 47 mm | 99% | Freezing |
| December | -6°C21°F | -11°C11°F | 51 mm | 99% | Freezing |
Best months across Russia
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| Moscow | May–Jun, Sep | Jul (24°C) |
| Saint Petersburg | Jun–Aug | Jul (22°C) |
| Kazan | May–Sep | Jul (25°C) |
| Sochi | May–Sep | Aug (30°C) |
| Kaliningrad | Jun–Sep | Jul (23°C) |
| Irkutsk | Feb–Mar, Jul–Sep | Jul (27°C) |
| Yekaterinburg | Jun–Sep | Jul (23°C) |
| Vladivostok | May–Jun, Sep–Oct | Aug (24°C) |
| Murmansk | Sep–Mar | Jul (17°C) |
| Novosibirsk | Jun–Sep | Jul (25°C) |
| Nizhny Novgorod | May–Sep | Jul (24°C) |
| Olkhon Island | Feb–Mar, Jul–Sep | Jul (25°C) |
| Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky | Feb–Mar, Jul–Sep | Aug (17°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Murmansk?
Sep–Mar. September–March is aurora season; polar night is December–January. June–July has midnight sun and mosquitoes. Winter averages -10°C with strong winds.
When is the rainy season in Murmansk?
Rain peaks in July with about 98 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in Murmansk?
July, with average highs of 17°C (63°F).
How cold does Murmansk get?
The coolest nights are in January, averaging -15°C (6°F).
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Sources
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.