Murmansk weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Murmansk, Russia. Like most weather services, we show Murmansk at one spot: Murmansk, its largest city. At 12:45 AM local time it was cloudy and 5°C (40°F). Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Jul.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.1 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season JulOff season Sep–May
About Murmansk weather
Is it raining in Murmansk right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 5° right now. Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Murmansk this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of -1–5° and lows of -4–2°. Rain is likely on 3 of 7 days (Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday). The driest day looks like Monday.
Has it been raining in Murmansk lately?
In the past 7 days, Murmansk had 2 rainy days and 4.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Murmansk?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm winter coat.
Murmansk weather by month
When is the best time to visit Murmansk?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Murmansk is Jul, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Sep–May tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from -9°C (15°F) in January to 17°C (62°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Murmansk?
July is the wettest month, with about 98 mm (3.9 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 37 mm (1.5 in).
What is the hottest month in Murmansk?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 17°C (62°F) and lows of 9°C (49°F). January is the coolest, with highs of -9°C (15°F) and lows of -15°C (5°F).
Does Murmansk have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is July at about 98 mm (3.9 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Murmansk), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Murmansk
Weather can differ a lot within Murmansk: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murmansk | Jul | None | -9–17°C | 794 mm |
| Apatity | Jul–Aug | None | -11–18°C | 818 mm |
| Severomorsk | Jul–Aug | None | -9–17°C | 794 mm |
| Monchegorsk | Jul | None | -11–17°C | 833 mm |
| Kandalaksha | Jun–Aug | None | -10–18°C | 802 mm |
| Kirovsk | Jul–Aug | None | -11–18°C | 813 mm |
| Olenegorsk | Jul | None | -11–17°C | 833 mm |
| Kovdor | Jul–Aug | None | -11–18°C | 789 mm |
| Zapolyarnyy | Jul–Aug | None | -8–16°C | 765 mm |
| Polyarnyy | Jul–Aug | None | -9–17°C | 794 mm |
| Nikel | Jul–Aug | None | -8–16°C | 743 mm |
| Polyarnyye Zori | Jul–Aug | None | -11–18°C | 793 mm |