Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for March
| Metric | Minsk | Kyiv | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 3°C (37°F) | 5°C (41°F)▲ | Kyiv |
| Average LowHigher is milder | -4°C (25°F) | -2°C (28°F)▲ | Kyiv |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 10 days | 9 days▲ | Kyiv |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 40 mm | 40 mm | Tie |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 7h/day | 7h/day | Tie |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 6 | 6 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 23 km/h | 19 km/h▲ | Kyiv |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Kyiv edges ahead as the better destination in March. Kyiv offers 7 hours of daily sunshine with only 9 rain days, while Minsk sees 7 sunshine hours and 10 rain days.
Minsk is on the cooler side at 3°C, requiring warmer clothing. Kyiv is cooler at 5°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Kyiv is the stronger choice in March.
Minsk reaches an average high of 3°C (37°F) and drops to -4°C (25°F) at night during March. The daily temperature range is 7°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.
Kyiv averages 5°C (41°F) for the high and -2°C (28°F) for the low, with a daily range of 7°C. The 2°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in March.
Minsk receives approximately 40 mm of rainfall across 10 rain days during March. You can expect rain roughly every other day.
Kyiv sees 40 mm over 9 rain days. That makes Kyiv the drier option by 1 rain day and 0 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 3°C, lows of -4°C, 10 rain days
Highs of 5°C, lows of -2°C, 9 rain days
Pack for both: heavy winter coat, thermal base layers, warm gloves and hat, insulated boots, a warm scarf. These items are useful in either destination during March.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. March is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Minsk | Kyiv | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | -3°C | 10d | -2°C | 9d |
| Feb | -2°C | 10d | 0°C | 8d |
| Mar | 3°C | 10d | 5°C | 9d |
| Apr | 12°C | 10d | 14°C | 9d |
| May | 17°C | 13d | 20°C | 11d |
| Jun | 21°C | 13d | 23°C | 11d |
| Jul | 23°C | 13d | 25°C | 12d |
| Aug | 22°C | 11d | 24°C | 8d |
| Sep | 16°C | 10d | 19°C | 9d |
| Oct | 10°C | 11d | 12°C | 8d |
| Nov | 3°C | 10d | 5°C | 8d |
| Dec | -1°C | 10d | 0°C | 9d |
Minsk Weather in March
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