AI-generatedMurmansk at a glance
- Best time
- Jul
- Warmest month
- Jul · 17°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 10.7°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,390 h
- Rain a year
- 533 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 75 m
Climate in Murmansk
Murmansk has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 17 °C, while January is the coolest at −9 °C. With around 1,390 hours of sunshine a year, Murmansk is rather dull; July is the sunniest month with 8.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: July
Keep in mindFrequent rainSnow
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 0°
- Midday, 13:00: about 3°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 3°
- Evening, 20:00: about 1°
- Night, 23:00: about 1°
07:5117:15
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 07:14–09:21 · evening 15:45–17:52
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:52–07:14 · evening 17:52–18:15
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 Murmansk in October?
In October, Murmansk is freezing cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (0 °C). The sea averages 7.6 °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 13 days, totalling 53 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Murmansk.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 9 h 24 min07:51 – 17:15
- UV index
- 0 · 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
- 83 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 5 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3Europe/Moscow
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %0 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %38 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Warm jacket
- Hat, scarf & gloves
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Murmansk
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 6.5 – 8.3 °C
Swimming season: Never above 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Murmansk ranges from 2.1 °C in April to 10.7 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. 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 9.5 and 12.2 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 3.7° | 2.7° | 4.6° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 2.9° | 1.8° | 3.8° | cold |
| MarchMar | 2.2° | 1.2° | 3.2° | cold |
| AprilApr | 2.1° | 1.0° | 3.0° | cold |
| MayMay | 3.8° | 2.6° | 4.8° | cold |
| JuneJun | 6.8° | 5.7° | 7.9° | cold |
| JulyJul | 10.0° | 8.7° | 11.8° | cold |
| AugustAug | 10.7° | 9.5° | 12.2° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 9.3° | 8.1° | 10.6° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 7.6° | 6.5° | 8.3° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 6.1° | 5.5° | 6.9° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 4.9° | 4.0° | 5.7° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Murmansk
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 1.7 of 9.4 hours of daylight in Murmansk, 18 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 2 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Murmansk
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 0 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 4).
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 Murmansk: 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, Murmansk has about 13 rainy days with 53 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Murmansk
How breezy and how cloudy Murmansk 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 Murmansk 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 83 % of the sky over Murmansk: mostly overcast, with about 1.7 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 Murmansk
When Murmansk 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, Murmansk has about 5 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 17 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 47 out of 100: possible.
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 Murmansk
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°
ColdOctober: nights around 0°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−14°), the warmest in July (10°). 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 | 22 | −9° | −14° | 3.7° | 0.1 h | 8 | 24 |
| FebruaryFeb | 24 | −8° | −13° | 2.9° | 1.6 h | 7 | 21 |
| MarchMar | 23 | −3° | −9° | 2.2° | 4.3 h | 9 | 30 |
| AprilApr | 27 | 2° | −5° | 2.1° | 6.3 h | 10 | 36 |
| MayMay | 23 | 8° | 1° | 3.8° | 6.6 h | 13 | 53 |
| JuneJun | 52 | 13° | 6° | 6.8° | 7.8 h | 13 | 64 |
| JulyJul | 73 | 17° | 10° | 10.0° | 8.0 h | 12 | 69 |
| AugustAug | 54 | 15° | 9° | 10.7° | 5.3 h | 12 | 65 |
| SeptemberSep | 24 | 10° | 5° | 9.3° | 3.6 h | 13 | 61 |
| OctoberOct | 11 | 3° | 0° | 7.6° | 1.7 h | 13 | 53 |
| NovemberNov | 21 | −3° | −7° | 6.1° | 0.2 h | 8 | 30 |
| DecemberDec | 19 | −6° | −11° | 4.9° | 0.0 h | 9 | 28 |
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
68.97° N, 33.10° E · 75 m · Europe/Moscow
Best time to visit Murmansk
The best time to visit Murmansk is in July. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 10.7 °C. Rain is most frequent from May to October; the wettest month is July with 69 mm.
Murmansk through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Murmansk in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- -3–8 °C by day
- Sea 3 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 33 rainy days in all
Murmansk in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 13–17 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Murmansk in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- -3–10 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 2 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Murmansk in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- -9–-6 °C by day
- Sea 4 °C
- 1 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Murmansk for you.
Your best months: July
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Murmansk
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Murmansk: score 73 against 11. In July, days are 14 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 2 °C warmer in July. July has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 6 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 11 | 73better |
| Day high | 3° | 17° |
| Night low | 0° | 10° |
| Sea | 7.6° | 10.0° |
| Sunshine | 1.7 h | 8.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 13 | 12better |
| Rainfall | 53 mmbetter | 69 mm |
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
Rainy months
May – Oct
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Oct – May
Snow on 2 or more days
Murmansk month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
22January-9° · Sea 4° · 0 h
In January, Murmansk is freezing cold: daytime highs average −9 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−14 °C). The sea averages 3.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 0 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 8 days, totalling 24 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Murmansk.
Murmansk in January24February-8° · Sea 3° · 2 h
In February, Murmansk is freezing cold: daytime highs average −8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−13 °C). The sea averages 2.9 °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 21 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Murmansk.
Murmansk in February23March-3° · Sea 2° · 4 h
In March, Murmansk is freezing cold: daytime highs average −3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−9 °C). The sea averages 2.2 °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 30 mm. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Murmansk.
Murmansk in March27April2° · Sea 2° · 6 h
In April, Murmansk is freezing cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sea averages 2.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 10 days, totalling 36 mm. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Murmansk.
Murmansk in April23May8° · Sea 4° · 7 h
In May, Murmansk is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 3.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 53 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Murmansk.
Murmansk in May52June13° · Sea 7° · 8 h
In June, Murmansk is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 6.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Murmansk.
Murmansk in June73July17° · Sea 10° · 8 h
In July, Murmansk is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 10.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Murmansk.
Murmansk in July54August15° · Sea 11° · 5 h
In August, Murmansk is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 10.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 65 mm in total. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Murmansk.
Murmansk in August24September10° · Sea 9° · 4 h
In September, Murmansk is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 9.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 61 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Murmansk.
Murmansk in September11October3° · Sea 8° · 2 h
In October, Murmansk is freezing cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (0 °C). The sea averages 7.6 °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 13 days, totalling 53 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Murmansk.
Murmansk in October21November-3° · Sea 6° · 0 h
In November, Murmansk is freezing cold: daytime highs average −3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). The sea averages 6.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 0 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 8 days, totalling 30 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Murmansk.
Murmansk in November19December-6° · Sea 5° · 0 h
In December, Murmansk is freezing cold: daytime highs average −6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−11 °C). The sea averages 4.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 0 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 9 days, totalling 28 mm. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Murmansk.
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Murmansk vs. Kirkenes
In October the holiday weather in Murmansk and Kirkenes is about equally good (score 11 vs. 15). During the day Kirkenes is 1 °C warmer than Murmansk. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Murmansk | Kirkenes |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 11 | 15 |
| Daytime high | 3° | 4° |
| Sea | 8° | 8° |
| Sunshine | 2 h | 2 h |
| Rainy days | 13 | 11 |
| Best time | Jul | Apr – Jul |
Through the year
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In October, Murmansk ranks 24 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 24MurmanskThis page3°8°11
Planning a trip to Murmansk
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Murmansk 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.
Murmansk has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 61) and its weakest during October half-term (score 11).
- 26
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 0 °C by day
- Sea 2 °C
- 5.7 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 29
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- Sea 4 °C
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 61
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 16 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 11
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 3 °C by day
- Sea 8 °C
- 1.7 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 21
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- −7 °C by day
- Sea 4 °C
- 0.1 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 3 h 40 min
- Distance
- 2,620 km
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Murmansk
When is the best time to visit Murmansk?
The best time to visit Murmansk is in July. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Murmansk?
The sea temperature in Murmansk ranges from 2.1 °C in April to 10.7 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Murmansk in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 7.6 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Murmansk?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 17 °C and nights around 10 °C. January is the coolest month at −9 °C.
When does it rain most in Murmansk?
Rain is most frequent from May to October; the wettest month is July with 69 mm. The driest month is February with 21 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Murmansk get?
Murmansk gets around 1,390 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 8.0 hours a day; in December there are 0.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Murmansk in?
Murmansk uses the time zone Europe/Moscow, at UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Murmansk?
A nonstop flight from London to Murmansk takes about 3 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 2,620 km.
Which school holidays are best for Murmansk?
Murmansk has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 61) and its weakest during October half-term (score 11). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 26, May half-term 29, Summer holidays 61, October half-term 11, Christmas holidays 21.
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