Climate Insights for Magadan

The climate in Magadan is cold. The average annual temperature is -2°C and approximately 640mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 95mm of rainfall. Magadan is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are February, January, December, when temperatures can drop to -18°C. Magadan experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperatures in Magadan vary considerably across the year, with a 32°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 14°C with a mean of 13°C. February brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -18°C and an average temperature of -16°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 9°C shift in average temperatures.

Magadan is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 640mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 53mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 95mm of rainfall. August and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 17mm. That's 79mm less than September, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Magadan receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 227cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is November, with approximately 56cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Magadan is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 4km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 7km/h in winter, 4km/h in spring, 4km/h in summer, 6km/h in autumn.

It is currently summer in Magadan, which began on June 21, 2026. Magadan is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 14°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near -18°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 88 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Magadan based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.