Climate of Magadan, Russia
Area-weighted average across Magadan. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Magadan, a subdivision of Russian Federation, has a strongly continental climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from -30.3°C / -22.5°F in January to 12.7°C / 54.9°F in July, with rainfall from 11 mm / 0.4 in to 59 mm / 2.3 in depending on the season (349 mm / 13.7 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -30.3°C-22.5°F | 18 mm0.7″ | — |
| February | -29.1°C-20.4°F | 16 mm0.6″ | — |
| March | -24°C-11.2°F | 11 mm0.4″ | — |
| April | -12.9°C8.8°F | 13 mm0.5″ | — |
| May | -0.3°C31.5°F | 20 mm0.8″ | Snowy |
| June | 9.3°C48.7°F | 38 mm1.5″ | — |
| July | 12.7°C54.9°F | 59 mm2.3″ | — |
| August | 10.2°C50.4°F | 56 mm2.2″ | — |
| September | 3°C37.4°F | 41 mm1.6″ | — |
| October | -10°C14°F | 33 mm1.3″ | Snowy |
| November | -24.5°C-12.1°F | 26 mm1″ | Snowy |
| December | -30.1°C-22.2°F | 18 mm0.7″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Magadan?
Magadan, Russian Federation does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is July at 12.7°C / 54.9°F, and the driest is March at 11 mm / 0.4 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of Magadan?
Magadan, Russian Federation has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from -30.3°C / -22.5°F in January to 12.7°C / 54.9°F in July. Annual rainfall averages about 349 mm / 13.7 in, with the wettest month being July (59 mm / 2.3 in) and the driest March (11 mm / 0.4 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Magadan?
The hottest month in Magadan is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 12.7°C / 54.9°F.
What is the coldest month in Magadan?
The coldest month in Magadan is January, with an area-wide average temperature of -30.3°C / -22.5°F.
When does it rain most in Magadan?
The wettest month in Magadan is July, averaging about 59 mm / 2.3 in of rainfall. The driest is March with about 11 mm / 0.4 in.