Capital city, Belarus
Minsk weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Minsk
June–August is warm and green, with festivals and parks open. Winters are long, dark and cold, often well below freezing. Spring and autumn are damp.
Minsk weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan-5°53 mm
- Feb-3°43 mm
- Mar2°45 mm
- Apr11°48 mm
- May18°85 mm
- Jun21°80 mm
- Jul23°103 mm
- Aug22°83 mm
- Sep17°50 mm
- Oct9°66 mm
- Nov3°54 mm
- Dec-2°51 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -5°C23°F | -10°C13°F | 53 mm | 97% | Freezing |
| February | -3°C26°F | -10°C15°F | 43 mm | 96% | Freezing |
| March | 2°C36°F | -5°C23°F | 45 mm | 91% | Freezing |
| April | 11°C52°F | 1°C34°F | 48 mm | 82% | Cold |
| May | 18°C64°F | 8°C46°F | 85 mm | 80% | Cool |
| June | 21°C69°F | 11°C53°F | 80 mm | 79% | Pleasant |
| July | 23°C73°F | 14°C57°F | 103 mm | 80% | Pleasant |
| August | 22°C72°F | 13°C55°F | 83 mm | 78% | Pleasant |
| September | 17°C63°F | 8°C46°F | 50 mm | 80% | Cool |
| October | 9°C49°F | 2°C36°F | 66 mm | 88% | Cold |
| November | 3°C37°F | -2°C29°F | 54 mm | 94% | Freezing |
| December | -2°C28°F | -7°C19°F | 51 mm | 97% | Freezing |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Minsk?
Jun–Aug. June–August is warm and green, with festivals and parks open. Winters are long, dark and cold, often well below freezing. Spring and autumn are damp.
When is the rainy season in Minsk?
Rain peaks in July with about 103 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in Minsk?
July, with average highs of 23°C (73°F).
How cold does Minsk get?
The coolest nights are in January, averaging -10°C (13°F).
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Sources
- NASA POWER climatology (2001–2020)
- UK FCDO travel advice: Belarus
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belarus
- Minsk National Airport
- Belarusian Railway tickets
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.