Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for November
| Metric | Minsk | Kyiv | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 3°C (37°F) | 5°C (41°F)▲ | Kyiv |
| Average LowHigher is milder | -1°C (30°F) | 0°C (32°F)▲ | Kyiv |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 10 days | 8 days▲ | Kyiv |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 44 mm | 42 mm▲ | Kyiv |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 2h/day | 3h/day▲ | Kyiv |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 1 | 1 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 21 km/h | 18 km/h▲ | Kyiv |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Kyiv edges ahead as the better destination in November. Kyiv offers 3 hours of daily sunshine with only 8 rain days, while Minsk sees 2 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 November. Kyiv receives 1 more hour of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
Minsk reaches an average high of 3°C (37°F) and drops to -1°C (30°F) at night during November. The daily temperature range is 4°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.
Kyiv averages 5°C (41°F) for the high and 0°C (32°F) for the low, with a daily range of 5°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 November.
Minsk receives approximately 44 mm of rainfall across 10 rain days during November. You can expect rain roughly every other day.
Kyiv sees 42 mm over 8 rain days. That makes Kyiv the drier option by 2 rain days and 2 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 3°C, lows of -1°C, 10 rain days
Highs of 5°C, lows of 0°C, 8 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 November.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. November 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 November
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