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Murmansk weather in May (Murmansk Oblast, Russia)

How is the weather in Murmansk in May? This guide provides all the details you need.

In May, Murmansk generally has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 10°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 1°C.

Murmansk in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 59 mm for the month. Typically around 14 days of rainfall is expected.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 194 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Murmansk. July typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Murmansk, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 1°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 10°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 4°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 48%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 59 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
HumidityHumidity 72%  
SunshineSunshine 194 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Russia in May

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

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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 Murmansk in May?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. With a water temperature of around 4°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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