AI-generatedMagadan at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – May
- Warmest month
- Aug · 14°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 13.1°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,870 h
- Rain a year
- 537 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+11
- Elevation
- 71 m
Climate in Magadan
Magadan has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. August is the warmest month with average highs of 14 °C, while January is the coolest at −17 °C. With around 1,870 hours of sunshine a year, Magadan is moderately sunny; May is the sunniest month with 7.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: April – May
Keep in mindSnow
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about -2°
- Midday, 13:00: about 1°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 1°
- Evening, 20:00: about 0°
- Night, 23:00: about -1°
07:3217:52
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:07–08:30 · evening 16:54–18:18
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:51–07:07 · evening 18:18–18:34
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Magadan in October?
In October, Magadan is freezing cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sea averages 4.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 9 days, totalling 63 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Magadan.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 20 min07:32 – 17:52
- UV index
- 1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 16 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 61 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 6 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+11Asia/Magadan
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %23 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %66 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Warm jacket
- Hat, scarf & gloves
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Magadan
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 4.0 – 5.8 °C
Swimming season: Never above 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Magadan ranges from −0.9 °C in February to 13.1 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
From October to April the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 12.0 and 14.4 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | −0.8° | −1.6° | −0.1° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | −0.9° | −1.7° | −0.1° | cold |
| MarchMar | −0.8° | −1.6° | 0.0° | cold |
| AprilApr | −0.7° | −1.3° | −0.1° | cold |
| MayMay | 0.5° | −1.0° | 2.1° | cold |
| JuneJun | 6.5° | 4.3° | 8.2° | cold |
| JulyJul | 12.1° | 10.4° | 13.4° | cold |
| AugustAug | 13.1° | 12.0° | 14.4° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 9.7° | 7.8° | 11.6° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 4.8° | 4.0° | 5.8° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 2.0° | 1.2° | 3.0° | cold |
| DecemberDec | −0.1° | −1.1° | 0.8° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Magadan
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 4.4 of 10.3 hours of daylight in Magadan, 43 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Magadan
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 1 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 6).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- over 2 h
- Fair skin
- over 2 h
- Light brown skin
- over 2 h
- Olive skin
- over 2 h
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Magadan: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Magadan has about 9 rainy days with 63 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Magadan
How breezy and how cloudy Magadan is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Magadan typically peaks at 16 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 61 % of the sky over Magadan: variable cloud, with about 4.4 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Snow in Magadan
When Magadan is likely to be white: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, Magadan has about 6 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 26 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 52 out of 100: likely.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Magadan
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
FrostOctober: nights around −2°. Heating and warm bedding are a must.
The coolest nights are in February (−21°), the warmest in August (11°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from September to June, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 20 | −17° | −20° | −0.8° | 2.7 h | 4 | 17 |
| FebruaryFeb | 25 | −17° | −21° | −0.9° | 4.5 h | 3 | 12 |
| MarchMar | 27 | −10° | −16° | −0.8° | 6.1 h | 6 | 27 |
| AprilApr | 33 | −3° | −9° | −0.7° | 7.8 h | 6 | 33 |
| MayMay | 31 | 3° | −2° | 0.5° | 7.9 h | 7 | 44 |
| JuneJun | 27 | 9° | 5° | 6.5° | 6.8 h | 8 | 48 |
| JulyJul | 25 | 13° | 10° | 12.1° | 6.2 h | 8 | 51 |
| AugustAug | 18 | 14° | 11° | 13.1° | 5.4 h | 11 | 84 |
| SeptemberSep | 17 | 10° | 6° | 9.7° | 5.0 h | 11 | 80 |
| OctoberOct | 18 | 1° | −2° | 4.8° | 4.4 h | 9 | 63 |
| NovemberNov | 14 | −8° | −12° | 2.0° | 2.8 h | 8 | 49 |
| DecemberDec | 16 | −14° | −17° | −0.1° | 1.7 h | 7 | 30 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
59.56° N, 150.80° E · 71 m · Asia/Magadan
Best time to visit Magadan
The best time to visit Magadan is from April to May. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 13.1 °C. The wettest month is August with 84 mm of precipitation.
Magadan through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Magadan in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- -10–3 °C by day
- Sea 0 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Magadan in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 9–14 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Magadan in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- -8–10 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 4 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Magadan in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- -16–-13 °C by day
- Sea −1 °C
- 3 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Magadan for you.
Your best months: March – May
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Magadan
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
April has the better holiday weather in Magadan: score 33 against 18. In April, days are 4 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 5 °C cooler in April. April has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in April.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 18 | 33better |
| Day high | 1° | −3° |
| Night low | −2° | −9° |
| Sea | 4.8° | −0.7° |
| Sunshine | 4.4 h | 7.8 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 9 | 6better |
| Rainfall | 63 mm | 33 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Snow
Oct – May
Snow on 2 or more days
Magadan month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
20January-16° · Sea -1° · 3 h
In January, Magadan is freezing cold: daytime highs average −17 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−20 °C). The sea averages −0.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 4 days, totalling 17 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Magadan.
Magadan in January25February-16° · Sea -1° · 5 h
In February, Magadan is freezing cold: daytime highs average −17 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−21 °C). The sea averages −0.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 3 days, totalling 12 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Magadan.
Magadan in February27March-10° · Sea -1° · 6 h
In March, Magadan is freezing cold: daytime highs average −10 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−16 °C). The sea averages −0.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 6 days, totalling 27 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Magadan.
Magadan in March33April-3° · Sea -1° · 8 h
In April, Magadan is freezing cold: daytime highs average −3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−9 °C). The sea averages −0.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 6 days, totalling 33 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Magadan.
Magadan in April31May3° · Sea 1° · 8 h
In May, Magadan is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sea averages 0.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 7 days, totalling 44 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Magadan.
Magadan in May27June9° · Sea 7° · 7 h
In June, Magadan is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 6.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 48 mm. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Magadan.
Magadan in June25July13° · Sea 12° · 6 h
In July, Magadan is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 12.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 51 mm. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Magadan.
Magadan in July18August14° · Sea 13° · 5 h
In August, Magadan is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 13.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 84 mm in total. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Magadan.
Magadan in August17September10° · Sea 10° · 5 h
In September, Magadan is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 9.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 80 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Magadan.
Magadan in September18October1° · Sea 5° · 4 h
In October, Magadan is freezing cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sea averages 4.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 9 days, totalling 63 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Magadan.
Magadan in October14November-8° · Sea 2° · 3 h
In November, Magadan is freezing cold: daytime highs average −8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−12 °C). The sea averages 2.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 8 days, totalling 49 mm. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Magadan.
Magadan in November16December-13° · Sea 0° · 2 h
In December, Magadan is freezing cold: daytime highs average −14 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−17 °C). The sea averages −0.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 7 days, totalling 30 mm. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Magadan.
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Magadan vs. Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky
In October Magadan has the better holiday weather (score 18 vs. 10). During the day Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky is 5 °C warmer than Magadan. The sea in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky is 3 °C warmer.
| in October | Magadan | Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 18 | 10 |
| Daytime high | 1° | 6° |
| Sea | 5° | 8° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 13 |
| Best time | Apr – May | Jul – Aug |
Through the year
Russia in October: the best places
In October, Magadan ranks 15 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Vladivostok13°14°59
- 2Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk11°40
- 3Orenburg10°38
- 4Ulan-Ude6°37
- 5Birobidzhan8°35
- 6Irkutsk7°34
- 7Khabarovsk9°33
- 8Yakutsk-3°28
- 15MagadanThis page1°5°18
Planning a trip to Magadan
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Magadan in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Magadan has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 31) and its weakest during October half-term (score 18).
- 31
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
PoorBest holidays
- −5 °C by day
- Sea −1 °C
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 30
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 4 °C by day
- Sea 2 °C
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 20
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 14 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
- 18
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 1 °C by day
- Sea 5 °C
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 18
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- −15 °C by day
- Sea 0 °C
- 2.2 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 9 h 25 min
- Distance
- 7,400 km
- Time zone
- UTC+11
- Jet lag
- About 10 days (10 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Magadan
When is the best time to visit Magadan?
The best time to visit Magadan is from April to May. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Magadan?
The sea temperature in Magadan ranges from −0.9 °C in February to 13.1 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Magadan in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 4.8 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Magadan?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 14 °C and nights around 11 °C. January is the coolest month at −17 °C.
When does it rain most in Magadan?
The wettest month is August with 84 mm of precipitation. The driest month is February with 12 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Magadan get?
Magadan gets around 1,870 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 7.9 hours a day; in December there are 1.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Magadan in?
Magadan uses the time zone Asia/Magadan, at UTC+11 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Magadan?
A nonstop flight from London to Magadan takes about 9 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,400 km.
Which school holidays are best for Magadan?
Magadan has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 31) and its weakest during October half-term (score 18). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 31, May half-term 30, Summer holidays 20, October half-term 18, Christmas holidays 18.
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