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One day is enough for Pevek: see the museum and power plant, walk the tundra trail, then depart; no overnight needed.
Pevek is Russia's northernmost town, a small Arctic port with a museum, a floating nuclear power plant, and nearby tundra hikes. Flights are infrequent, so most travellers visit for a day and return to Anadyr or Bilibino.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- RUB
- Best months
- Jun–Aug (midnight sun, trails open)
- avoid Nov–Mar (extreme cold, limited flights)
- Airport
- PWE
- Nights
- 1
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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Pevek112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Pevek, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Foreign-issued cards, ATMs and most transfers do not work: see Insurance & payments above.Russia-wide
- SafetyPevek is remote but low in crime; main risks are weather, limited services, and travel on ice roads.
- Emergency numbers112 police · 112 Medical (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportPWE Pevek Airport (18 km (11 mi) NE of town; 2–3 flights/month from Anadyr, Bilibino, and seasonal Moscow.).PWE Pevek Airport (11 mi (18 km) NE of town; 2–3 flights/month from Anadyr, Bilibino, and seasonal Moscow.).
- Getting aroundLimited to walking and 4×4 convoys on the ice road from Bilibino; taxis are scarce.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at Arabika₽150–250
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi within town (≈5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi within town (≈3.1 mi (5 km))₽400–600
- Budget bedNorthern Gold shared room, a night, per roomRUB 2,500
- Mid-range bedMunicipal Hotel room, a night, per roomRUB 4,500
- High-end bedMunicipal Hotel room, a night, per roomRUB 6,500
A day, not counting the bed: Budget RUB 2,000 · Mid RUB 3,500 · High RUB 5,500
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- PWE Pevek Airport (18 km (11 mi) NE of town; 2–3 flights/month from Anadyr, Bilibino, and seasonal Moscow.)PWE Pevek Airport (11 mi (18 km) NE of town; 2–3 flights/month from Anadyr, Bilibino, and seasonal Moscow.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
−20°C (−4°F)−4°F (−20°C)
Feb
Avoid
−18°C (0°F)0°F (−18°C)
Mar
Avoid
−12°C (10°F)10°F (−12°C)
Apr
not flagged
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
May
not flagged
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Jun
Best
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Jul
Best
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Aug
Best
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Sep
not flagged
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Oct
not flagged
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
Nov
Avoid
−12°C (10°F)10°F (−12°C)
Dec
Avoid
−18°C (0°F)0°F (−18°C)
Best: Jun–Aug. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)), coolest Jan (−35°C (−31°F)−31°F (−35°C) low), wettest Jul (7 rain days), driest Jan (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Pevek: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
−20°C (−4°F)−4°F (−20°C)
−35°C (−31°F)−31°F (−35°C)
2 rd
Feb
−18°C (0°F)0°F (−18°C)
−33°C (−27°F)−27°F (−33°C)
2 rd
Mar
−12°C (10°F)10°F (−12°C)
−28°C (−18°F)−18°F (−28°C)
3 rd
Apr
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
−20°C (−4°F)−4°F (−20°C)
4 rd
May
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−12°C (10°F)10°F (−12°C)
5 rd
Jun
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
6 rd
Jul
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
7 rd
Aug
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
6 rd
Sep
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
5 rd
Oct
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
−15°C (5°F)5°F (−15°C)
4 rd
Nov
−12°C (10°F)10°F (−12°C)
−25°C (−13°F)−13°F (−25°C)
3 rd
Dec
−18°C (0°F)0°F (−18°C)
−30°C (−22°F)−22°F (−30°C)
2 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Limited to walking and 4×4 convoys on the ice road from Bilibino; taxis are scarce.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Pevek Museum of Local Lore
goDoor to door: ≈10 min
Walk 5 min from town centre
Free entry, local history exhibits.
Akademik Lomonosov power plant
cautionDoor to door: ≈1 h total
Boat tour from Pevek harbor (check schedule)
Tours limited; verify availability.
Tundra hiking trail
goDoor to door: ≈2–3 h round trip
Local 4×4 convoy or guided walk from town
Best in summer; bring supplies.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Municipal Hotel
Sea view, basic amenities; suitable for a quick night if flights miss.
Northern Gold
Shared kitchen, breakfast included; budget option.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ₽2,000–3,500 excl. bed
- Mid
- ₽3,500–5,500 excl. bed
Trip budget
| Municipal Hotel room1 × 1 night × RUB 4,500 | RUB 4,500 |
| Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × RUB 3,500 | RUB 3,500 |
| Trip total≈ RUB 8,000 per person per day, bed included | RUB 8,000 |
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at Arabika | ₽150–250 |
| Soup at Arabika | ₽200–350 |
| Taxi within town (≈5 km) | ₽400–600 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Flights are few; confirm schedule before travel.
- Winter temperatures can drop below –30 °C (86 °F); dress accordingly.Winter temperatures can drop below –86 °F (30 °C); dress accordingly.
- Ice road conditions vary; travel in convoys.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Medical
- 112
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Emergency
- Police/Medical112
Embassy
US consular services are in Anadyr; check the US Embassy website for details.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Pevek Airport ↔ Town: ≈ ₽400 by local taxi (check)
Say or show
- Извините — Excuse me / Sorry (izvinite)
- Спасибо — Thank you (spasibo)
- Сколько стоит? — How much is it? (skol'ko stoit?)
- Где туалет? — Where is the bathroom? (gde tualet?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Pevek. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jun–Aug (midnight sun, trails open) · avoid Nov–Mar (extreme cold, limited flights)
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Arrange flight via ChukotAVIA or Utair; keep backup dates.
- Book municipal hotel or Northern Gold for overnight contingency.
- Hire local guide for tundra hike; ensure convoy safety.
Sources
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