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The best time to visit Minsk is April-May
In summer, the average maximum temperature is around 24℃ (75℉), but temperatures can sometimes reach as high as 28℃ (82℉) on the hottest days of the year. The coldest it usually gets in winter-time in Minsk is around -13℃ (10℉).
If you want to get the most out of your time visiting Minsk, or you’re just afraid of the dark, the days in July are usually the longest between sunrise and sunset. On average it rains the most days in May, making it the wettest month of the year. Although it’s the wet season, it can often rain a little bit during the day or evening but have fine weather for a majority of the day too, so don’t let this put you off.
Keep reading to find out more detailed information about the seasons and climate in Minsk, as well as our favourite tools to help you find the best options for transport, accommodation, and much more.
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Minsk seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Minsk as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Minsk is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | June to August |
| Autumn/fall | September to November |
| Winter | December to February |
| Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in Minsk
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Minsk for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Minsk climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Minsk for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Minsk in January
- Average temperature: -6℃ (22℉)
- Average high temperature: -4℃ (25℉)
- Average low temperature: -8℃ (18℉)
- Average humidity: 94%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 22mm (1") over 4 days
- Average snow days: 18 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Minsk in January, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Minsk in February
- Average temperature: -4℃ (25℉)
- Average high temperature: -2℃ (29℉)
- Average low temperature: -6℃ (21℉)
- Average humidity: 93%
- Average sunny days: 10 days
- Average rainfall: 16mm (1") over 5 days
- Average snow days: 17 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Minsk in February, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Minsk in March
- Average temperature: 0℃ (33℉)
- Average high temperature: 3℃ (38℉)
- Average low temperature: -3℃ (27℉)
- Average humidity: 85%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 18mm (1") over 9 days
- Average snow days: 11 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Minsk in March, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Minsk in April
- Average temperature: 7℃ (45℉)
- Average high temperature: 12℃ (53℉)
- Average low temperature: 3℃ (37℉)
- Average humidity: 73%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 17mm (1") over 13 days
- Average snow days: 3 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Minsk in April, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Minsk in May
- Average temperature: 13℃ (56℉)
- Average high temperature: 18℃ (65℉)
- Average low temperature: 8℃ (46℉)
- Average humidity: 73%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 47mm (2") over 17 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Minsk in May, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Minsk in June
- Average temperature: 17℃ (62℉)
- Average high temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average low temperature: 11℃ (52℉)
- Average humidity: 73%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 35mm (1") over 15 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Minsk in June, make sure you pack a coat or jumper for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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Minsk in July
- Average temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
- Average high temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average low temperature: 13℃ (56℉)
- Average humidity: 74%
- Average sunny days: 11 days
- Average rainfall: 42mm (2") over 17 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Minsk in July, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Minsk in August
- Average temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
- Average high temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
- Average low temperature: 13℃ (55℉)
- Average humidity: 71%
- Average sunny days: 17 days
- Average rainfall: 35mm (1") over 12 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Minsk in August, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Minsk in September
- Average temperature: 13℃ (55℉)
- Average high temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
- Average low temperature: 9℃ (48℉)
- Average humidity: 78%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 20mm (1") over 11 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Minsk in September, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
Minsk in October
- Average temperature: 6℃ (43℉)
- Average high temperature: 9℃ (49℉)
- Average low temperature: 3℃ (38℉)
- Average humidity: 83%
- Average sunny days: 17 days
- Average rainfall: 25mm (1") over 10 days
- Average snow days: 2 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Minsk in October, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Minsk in November
- Average temperature: 2℃ (36℉)
- Average high temperature: 4℃ (39℉)
- Average low temperature: 0℃ (32℉)
- Average humidity: 90%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 23mm (1") over 9 days
- Average snow days: 6 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Minsk in November, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Minsk in December
- Average temperature: -3℃ (28℉)
- Average high temperature: -1℃ (30℉)
- Average low temperature: -4℃ (24℉)
- Average humidity: 93%
- Average sunny days: 11 days
- Average rainfall: 22mm (1") over 6 days
- Average snow days: 18 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Minsk in December, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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