Best Time to Visit Magadan, Magadan, Russia
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Magadan.
Magadan does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (August, 12.3°C / 54.1°F) and driest (February, 12 mm / 0.5 in) months. The drier stretch runs through December–June; the wetter half falls in July–November. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from -17.3°C / 0.9°F in January to 12.3°C / 54.1°F in August, with rainfall from 12 mm / 0.5 in (February) to 76 mm / 3 in (August). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Magadan, Magadan, Russian Federation's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Magadan's climate is broadly strongly continental. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| July | 11.9°C53.4°F | 60 mm2.4″ | — |
| June | 8.2°C46.8°F | 42 mm1.7″ | — |
| August | 12.3°C54.1°F | 76 mm3″ | — |
No month at Magadan matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Magadan?
Magadan doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on February (driest, ~12 mm / 0.5 in) and August (warmest, 12.3°C / 54.1°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from Russian Federation's national average.
When is the rainy season in Magadan?
The rainy season at Magadan, Magadan runs through July–November, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 42 mm / 1.7 in. The wettest single month is August (76 mm / 3 in).
What is the driest month in Magadan?
The driest month in Magadan is February, averaging about 12 mm / 0.5 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages -15.3°C / 4.5°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Magadan?
The least comfortable months for travel to Magadan — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, August, September, October, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 76 mm / 3 in in August, and the coldest month averages -17.3°C / 0.9°F.
Is Magadan climate different from Russian Federation overall?
Yes, usually. Our Magadan figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Russian Federation figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Magadan specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.