Magadan weather in May (Magadan Oblast, Russia)

Thinking of visiting Magadan in May? Check the weather first! Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

May in Magadan generally includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 5°C, cooling off to about -1°C at night. It's a notably cold month; make sure to wear layers to stay warm. It's wiser to gear up in advance than to be caught off-guard, trembling in the cold.

Precipitation

Magadan in May usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 47 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 12 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 201 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Magadan. July typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Magadan climate page with graphs.

 

Magadan, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 47 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 78%  

Sunshine 201 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Russia in May

Find out more about the weather in Russia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

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