When is the best time to go to Murmansk
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Murmansk, Russia. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Murmansk
Murmansk weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Murmansk are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -7°C | 38mm | 0hrs | 6.3hrs |
January is a reasonably dry month in Murmansk and the temperature is generally very cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Murmansk for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Murmansk and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -8°C (18°F), whilst at night -15°C (6°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Murmansk with around 38mm 1.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -7°C | 27mm | 1.6hrs | 9.7hrs |
February in Murmansk is generally dry with the temperature being very cold.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Murmansk.
February is in the winter in Murmansk and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -8°C (18°F), whilst at night -15°C (6°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Murmansk with around 27mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Murmansk weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -3°C | 26mm | 4.6hrs | 13.5hrs |
The weather in March in Murmansk is characteristically cold and dry.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Murmansk.
March is in the spring in Murmansk and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -3°C (26°F), whilst at night -10°C (14°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Murmansk with around 26mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1°C | 27mm | 7.3hrs | 18.8hrs |
Murmansk's weather in April is typically cold and dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Murmansk, with some very good weather at this time of year.
April is in the spring in Murmansk and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (35°F), whilst at night -5°C (23°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Murmansk with around 27mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6°C | 35mm | 0hrs | 0hrs |
May is a reasonably dry month in Murmansk and the temperature is generally cool.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Murmansk.
May is in the spring in Murmansk and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Murmansk with around 35mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 56mm | 0hrs | 6.3hrs |
Murmansk's weather in June is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Murmansk, with some very good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Murmansk and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Murmansk with around 56mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15°C | 65mm | 0hrs | 9.7hrs |
July in Murmansk is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Murmansk, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Murmansk and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Murmansk with around 65mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13°C | 66mm | 2.6hrs | 13.5hrs |
The weather in August in Murmansk is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Murmansk.
August is in the summer in Murmansk and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (58°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Murmansk with around 66mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.6 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9°C | 55mm | 3.6hrs | 18.8hrs |
Murmansk's weather in September is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Murmansk.
September is in the fall / autumn in Murmansk and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (49°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Murmansk with around 55mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Murmansk weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3°C | 50mm | 1.9hrs | 0hrs |
October is a reasonably dry month in Murmansk and the temperature is generally cool.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Murmansk.
October is in the fall / autumn in Murmansk and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 3°C (37°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Murmansk with around 50mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.9 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2°C | 48mm | 0.5hrs | 6.3hrs |
November is a reasonably dry month in Murmansk and the temperature is generally cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Murmansk for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Murmansk and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -2°C (28°F), whilst at night -8°C (18°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Murmansk with around 48mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0.5 hours of sunshine per day.
Murmansk weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| -6°C | 44mm | 0hrs | 9.7hrs |
December in Murmansk is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Murmansk for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Murmansk and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -6°C (21°F), whilst at night -13°C (10°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Murmansk with around 44mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 0 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Murmansk weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 16.9°C 62.4°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | March | 26mm 1ins |
| Sunniest month: | April | 7.3hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | -8.1°C 17.4°F |
| Wettest month: | August | 66mm 2.6ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 10°C 50°F |
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