Best Time to Visit
🇧🇾 Minsk, Belarus · Europe
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
-3°
-7°
Poor
Feb
-2°
-7°
Poor
Mar
3°
-4°
Fair
Apr
12°
2°
Great
May
17°
8°
Great
Jun
21°
12°
Great
Jul
23°
14°
Great
Aug
22°
14°
Great
Sep
16°
9°
Great
Oct
10°
4°
Good
Nov
3°
-1°
Poor
Dec
-1°
-5°
Poor
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -3°C | -7°C | 10 | 2h | 65% | 1 | Poor | View |
| February | -2°C | -7°C | 10 | 4h | 65% | 1 | Poor | View |
| March | 3°C | -4°C | 10 | 7h | 65% | 6 | Fair | View |
| AprilRecommended | 12°C | 2°C | 10 | 10h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| MayRecommended | 17°C | 8°C | 13 | 11h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| JuneRecommended | 21°C | 12°C | 13 | 12h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| JulyRecommended | 23°C | 14°C | 13 | 12h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| AugustRecommended | 22°C | 14°C | 11 | 11h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| SeptemberRecommended | 16°C | 9°C | 10 | 8h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| October | 10°C | 4°C | 11 | 5h | 65% | 6 | Good | View |
| November | 3°C | -1°C | 10 | 2h | 65% | 1 | Poor | View |
| December | -1°C | -5°C | 10 | 2h | 65% | 1 | Poor | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 11°C high, 2°C low
Cool to cold at 11°C (52°F), warm clothing essential. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 2°C (36°F).
Avg: 22°C high, 13°C low
Comfortable warmth at 22°C (72°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 13°C (55°F).
Avg: 10°C high, 4°C low
Cool to cold at 10°C (50°F), warm clothing essential. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 4°C (39°F).
Avg: -2°C high, -6°C low
Cool to cold at -2°C (28°F), warm clothing essential. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to -6°C (21°F).
The least favorable time to visit Minsk is January and November. During this period, you can expect freezing temperatures, very limited sunshine.
January
Challenges: freezing temperatures, very limited sunshine
November
Challenges: freezing temperatures, very limited sunshine
December
Challenges: freezing temperatures, very limited sunshine
Note: visiting during off-peak months often means lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more authentic experience.
Packing recommendations for visiting Minsk during the best travel months (August, September, April), when temperatures range from 8°C to 17°C:
Minsk has a continental climate (Koppen classification: Dfb). The warmest month is July with highs of 23°C, while the coldest month is January at just -3°C. Annual rainfall averages 667mm across approximately 131 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | -3 | -2 | 3 | 12 | 17 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 16 | 10 | 3 | -1 |
| Low °C | -7 | -7 | -4 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 4 | -1 | -5 |
| Rain Days | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
| Rain mm | 40 | 34 | 40 | 47 | 71 | 80 | 90 | 70 | 56 | 55 | 44 | 40 |
| Sun h/day | 2 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| Humidity % | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| UV Index | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
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