Weather & climate · Minsk
Best Time to Visit Belarus
June to August
The best time to visit Belarus is June to August, when daytime highs in Minsk are around 21–23°C. September is also a good time to go. July is the warmest month (23°C by day), January the coldest (-11°C at night), and July the wettest with about 103 mm of rain.
23°C
Warmest: July
-11°C
Coldest nights: January
761 mm
Rain per year
103 mm
Wettest: July
Belarus weather by month
- Jan-5°C-11°C53 mm
- Feb-3°C-10°C43 mm
- Mar2°C-5°C45 mm
- Apr11°C1°C48 mm
- May18°C8°C85 mm
- Jun21°C11°C80 mm
- Jul23°C14°C103 mm
- Aug22°C13°C83 mm
- Sep17°C8°C50 mm
- Oct9°C2°C66 mm
- Nov3°C-2°C54 mm
- Dec-2°C-7°C51 mm
Best time Good Less ideal
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -5°C | -11°C | 53 mm | 97% | 85% | Cold |
| February | -3°C | -10°C | 43 mm | 96% | 85% | Cold |
| March | 2°C | -5°C | 45 mm | 91% | 75% | Cold |
| April | 11°C | 1°C | 48 mm | 82% | 62% | Fair |
| May | 18°C | 8°C | 85 mm | 80% | 64% | Fair |
| June | 21°C | 11°C | 80 mm | 79% | 62% | Best time |
| July | 23°C | 14°C | 103 mm | 80% | 63% | Best time |
| August | 22°C | 13°C | 83 mm | 78% | 62% | Best time |
| September | 17°C | 8°C | 50 mm | 80% | 64% | Good |
| October | 9°C | 2°C | 66 mm | 88% | 73% | Fair |
| November | 3°C | -2°C | 54 mm | 94% | 84% | Cold |
| December | -2°C | -7°C | 51 mm | 97% | 84% | Cold |
Data: NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources) — 25-year climate averages 2001–2025, public domain, for the area around Minsk (53.9, 27.57). Satellite and model averages — local weather stations can differ by 1–2 °C, and mountains or coasts elsewhere in Belarus have their own climate.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Belarus?
June to August. The best time to visit Belarus is June to August, when daytime highs in Minsk are around 21–23°C. September is also a good time to go. July is the warmest month (23°C by day), January the coldest (-11°C at night), and July the wettest with about 103 mm of rain.
What is the hottest month in Belarus?
July, with average highs of 23°C in Minsk.
What is the coldest month in Belarus?
January, when nights drop to about -11°C and days reach -5°C.
What is the rainiest month in Belarus?
July with about 103 mm; February is the driest (43 mm).
When should I avoid visiting Belarus?
January is the least comfortable month on average: -5°C by day and 53 mm of rain.
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