Murmansk weather in May
May in Murmansk: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#4 of 12 months in Murmansk · #418 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 75/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Murmansk climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 8°C / 47°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 1°C / 33°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 4°C / 39°F | |
| Rainfall | 60 mm / 2.4 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 14 days | |
| Humidity | 69% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 1°C / 33°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 21.6 h | |
| Wind | 17 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Snowfall | 17.7 cm / 7 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 36 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Murmansk in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Murmansk?
- May in Murmansk: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Murmansk on SeasonMap's comfort score (75/100).
- What is the weather like in Murmansk in May?
- In May, Murmansk averages a daily high of 8.2°C and a low of 0.7°C, with about 59.8 mm of rain over roughly 14.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Murmansk in May?
- Murmansk has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 36 in May.
- Does it snow in Murmansk in May?
- Murmansk sees roughly 17.7 cm of snowfall in May.