Murmansk Oblast weather in May
Are you planning a trip to Murmansk Oblast in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Murmansk Oblast in May?
Murmansk Oblast is a region in Russia. May in Murmansk Oblast generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 10°C and nighttime temperatures around 1°C in Murmansk.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Kolvitsa with an average of 52 mm to moderate rainfall in Murmansk with 59 mm. Meanwhile, Murmansk enjoys approximately 194 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.
For a closer look at May's conditions in Murmansk Oblast, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Murmansk Oblast's yearly weather, check out our Murmansk Oblast climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Murmansk Oblast?
Murmansk
In May Murmansk generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kirovsk
In May Kirovsk generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -0°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Apatity
In May Apatity generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kandalaksha
In May Kandalaksha generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Monchegorsk
In May Monchegorsk generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Murmansk Oblast, in Russia.
Is May the best time to visit Murmansk Oblast?
In our opinion, May may not be the ideal time to visit Murmansk Oblast due to the typically poor weather in Murmansk.
Generally speaking, July provides pleasant weather in Murmansk. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to be poor.
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