Best time to visit Minsk, Belarus

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The best time to visit Minsk is April-May

While Minsk is a popular destination to visit all year round, April-May is the ideal time to go due to a number of factors such as the climate, cost of travel and accommodation, as well as avoiding peak holiday periods.

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.

Warmest month

July

Least rainfall

February

Most daylight

July

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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
13 days
of pure sunshine
4 days
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.


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
10 days
of pure sunshine
5 days
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.


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
13 days
of pure sunshine
9 days
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.


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
15 days
of pure sunshine
13 days
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.


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
13 days
of pure sunshine
17 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Minsk in May, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.


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
13 days
of pure sunshine
15 days
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.


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
11 days
of pure sunshine
17 days
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.


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
17 days
of pure sunshine
12 days
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.


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
15 days
of pure sunshine
11 days
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
17 days
of pure sunshine
10 days
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.


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
13 days
of pure sunshine
9 days
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.


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
11 days
of pure sunshine
6 days
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.


Top FAQs

The hottest month of the year in Minsk is usually July, where temperatures tend to rise to around 24℃ (75℉) in the middle of the day or early afternoon.
The month with the least amount of rain in Minsk is generally around February. The dry season often coincides with cooler weather, so you should check the temperatures in February first to make sure it’s still a good time to go.
The rainiest time of year in Minsk is generally around May, although the wetter season can sometimes extend a few months either side of May too.
If you want to get the most out of your time visiting Minsk, or if you're just afraid of the dark, the days in July are usually the longest between sunrise and sunset.

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