Murmansk Oblast Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Murmansk Oblast, Russia in May.

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Murmansk Kirovsk Apatity Kandalaksha

Planning a getaway to Murmansk Oblast, Russia this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Murmansk Oblast in May

Murmansk Oblast, Russia is a region in Russia. May in Murmansk Oblast generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 10°C (50°F) and nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) in Murmansk.

For a closer look at conditions across Murmansk Oblast, Russia, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Kolvitsa with an average of 52 mm (2 in) to moderate rainfall in Murmansk with 59 mm (2.3 in).

Average sunshine

May brings good sunshine to many areas. Murmansk sees around 194 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

Explore Murmansk Oblast by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Murmansk Oblast — and find the best time to visit. (based on Murmansk)

January-7°C (19°F) February-6°C (21°F) March-1°C (30°F) April4°C (39°F) May10°C (50°F) June14°C (57°F) This monthJuly18°C (64°F) August16°C (61°F) September12°C (54°F) October4°C (39°F) November-1°C (30°F) December-4°C (25°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Murmansk Oblast in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Murmansk Oblast.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Murmansk Oblast

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Murmansk Oblast, Russia?

Temperature range in Murmansk Oblast (May)

Precipitation variation in Murmansk Oblast (May)

Murmansk

In May Murmansk generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
1°C (34°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
185 hours
194 hours
230 hours
Monthly rainfall
44 mm (1.7 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Murmansk →

Kirovsk

In May Kirovsk generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
2°C (36°F)
8°C (46°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
0°C (32°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
44 mm (1.7 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
77 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Kirovsk →

Apatity

In May Apatity generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
2°C (36°F)
8°C (46°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
0°C (32°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
42 mm (1.7 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Apatity →

Kandalaksha

In May Kandalaksha generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
10°C (50°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
2°C (36°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly rainfall
40 mm (1.6 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Kandalaksha →

Monchegorsk

In May Monchegorsk generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
2°C (36°F)
8°C (46°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
0°C (32°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
41 mm (1.6 in)
52 mm (2 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Murmansk Oblast, in Russia.

In our records: Russia May extremes

Notable May records observed across cities in Russia in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • From our sources, the wettest May day in Russia brought 304 mm (12 in) in Vladivostok on May 30, 2002.

Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Murmansk Oblast in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Murmansk 10°C (50°F) 1°C (34°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Kirovsk 8°C (46°F) 0°C (32°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Apatity 8°C (46°F) 0°C (32°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Kandalaksha 10°C (50°F) 2°C (36°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)
Monchegorsk 8°C (46°F) 0°C (32°F) 52 mm (2 in)
Kolvitsa 9°C (48°F) 2°C (36°F) 52 mm (2 in)

Murmansk Oblast weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Murmansk Oblast, Russia in May?

Murmansk Oblast, Russia typically experiences poor weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Murmansk average around 10°C (50°F), and temperatures drop to about 1°C (34°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Murmansk Oblast, Russia in May?

In Murmansk, the average daytime high in May is 10°C (50°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 1°C (34°F).

Does Murmansk Oblast, Russia get a lot of rain in May?

May is on the drier side in Murmansk Oblast, Russia. Murmansk averages only about 59 mm (2.3 in), with most days staying dry.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Murmansk Oblast, Russia?

In our opinion, May may not be the ideal time to visit Murmansk Oblast, Russia 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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