Magadan weather in May
May in Magadan: cold, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#5 of 12 months in Magadan · #500 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 66/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Magadan climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 5°C / 41°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 0°C / 32°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 2°C / 36°F | |
| Rainfall | 86 mm / 3.4 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 13 days | |
| Humidity | 89% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 0°C / 32°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 17.1 h | |
| Wind | 14 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Snowfall | 28.4 cm / 11.2 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 35 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Magadan in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Magadan?
- May in Magadan: cold, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Magadan on SeasonMap's comfort score (66/100).
- What is the weather like in Magadan in May?
- In May, Magadan averages a daily high of 4.9°C and a low of -0.1°C, with about 86 mm of rain over roughly 13 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Magadan in May?
- Magadan has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 35 in May.
- Does it snow in Magadan in May?
- Magadan sees roughly 28.4 cm of snowfall in May.