SeasonMapMurmansk weather in October
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October in Murmansk: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a fair time to visit.
#7 of 12 months in Murmansk · #1273 of 1383 destinations to visit in October · comfort 50/100 (tier D)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Murmansk in October
Other months in Murmansk
July in Murmansk is polar day — the record puts daylight at more than 23 hours — and the forum's answer on the aurora is blunt: there is no chance at all, because there is no night. Aurora season here runs September to early April, with October, February and March the months regulars name. What July offers instead is the polar day itself, which local operators run tours around, plus whale trips and the Teriberka coast, the Khibiny and the Lovozero tundra under continuous sun. Temperatures are mild for the latitude, 17°C by day and 10 overnight, with rain on thirteen days.
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Murmansk climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 4°C / 39°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -1°C / 29°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 0°C / 32°F | |
| Rainfall | 46 mm / 1.8 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 13 days | |
| Humidity | 90% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 0°C / 32°F | |
| Sunshine | 2.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.1 h | |
| Wind | 15 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Snowfall | 11.5 cm / 4.5 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 27 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Murmansk in October
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Shoulder seasonschool holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it, an ordinary month(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Murmansk's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherMurmansk's weather peaks June–August, best around July.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Murmansk in October
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Nature
Aurora season
1 Sep – 10 Apr · usuallyWell inside the auroral oval, but the city's own light and the Barents cloud work against you — the trips run out to Teriberka or the Lovozero side to get away from both. Clear nights, not dark ones, are the constraint.
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Murmansk in October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Murmansk?
- October in Murmansk: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Murmansk on SeasonMap's comfort score (50/100).
- What is the weather like in Murmansk in October?
- In October, Murmansk averages a daily high of 3.8°C and a low of -1.4°C, with about 45.7 mm of rain over roughly 12.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Murmansk in October?
- Murmansk has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 27 in October.
- Does it snow in Murmansk in October?
- Murmansk sees roughly 11.5 cm of snowfall in October.