Magadan Urban District Travel Guide

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Magadan’s landscape is defined by its somber history as the gateway to the Kolyma Gulag system and its location on the Sea of Okhotsk. This selection features the Mask of Sorrow and the Holy Trinity Cathedral, both serving as significant memorials to political prisoners. Cultural landmarks like the State Musical and Drama Theatre reflect the city's artistic history, while coastal sites around Nagaev Bay offer views of the rugged Far Eastern shoreline and maritime relics.

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Climate & when to visit

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Typical weather in January

Poor

-15° (feels like -23°) · extremes -28°–-3°
-19° at night
8 rainy days
0 sunny days
2 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 0 · low
7 hours of daylight

Typical weather in February

Poor

-15° (feels like -23°) · extremes -28°–-6°
-21° at night
6 rainy days
6 sunny days
4 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 0 · low
9 hours of daylight

Typical weather in March

Poor

-9° (feels like -16°) · extremes -26°–-1°
-16° at night
9 rainy days
13 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 1 · low
11 hours of daylight

Typical weather in April

Poor

-2° (feels like -8°) · extremes -17°–2°
-8° at night
8 rainy days
12 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 2 · low
14 hours of daylight

Typical weather in May

Poor

4° (feels like 0°) · extremes -4°–10°
0° at night
9 rainy days
7 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 3 · moderate
17 hours of daylight

Typical weather in June

Fair

10° (feels like 7°) · extremes 2°–16°
6° at night
11 rainy days
6 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 4 · moderate
18 hours of daylight

Typical weather in July

Good

15° (feels like 13°) · extremes 8°–19°
11° at night
13 rainy days
6 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 4 · moderate
18 hours of daylight

Typical weather in August

Good

15° (feels like 13°) · extremes 8°–18°
11° at night
14 rainy days
7 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 3 · moderate
15 hours of daylight

Typical weather in September

Poor

10° (feels like 6°) · extremes 2°–14°
6° at night
13 rainy days
8 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 2 · low
13 hours of daylight

Typical weather in October

Poor

2° (feels like -4°) · extremes -10°–7°
-2° at night
12 rainy days
6 sunny days
4 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 1 · low
10 hours of daylight

Typical weather in November

Poor

-7° (feels like -14°) · extremes -19°–2°
-11° at night
12 rainy days
0 sunny days
2 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 0 · low
7 hours of daylight

Typical weather in December

Poor

-12° (feels like -21°) · extremes -24°–-1°
-16° at night
11 rainy days
0 sunny days
1 hour of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 0 · low
6 hours of daylight

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: Russian Ruble RUB · Card payments · Cash preferred
Emergency numbers: 112
Electricity: Type C / Type F
220 V · 50 Hz

Languages: Russian
Tap water: Drink with caution
Driving side: Right
Calling code: +7

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Magadan Urban District

Featured Lists

Magadan Urban District Essentials

Magadan Urban District — Map

Climate & when to visit

Typical weather in January

Typical weather in February

Typical weather in March

Typical weather in April

Typical weather in May

Typical weather in June

Typical weather in July

Typical weather in August

Typical weather in September

Typical weather in October

Typical weather in November

Typical weather in December

Practical information

Tours & Activities

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