Minsk weather in December (Minsk Region, Belarus)

Looking to travel to Minsk in December? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In December, Minsk generally has very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. December is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 0°C. But by evening, they drop to around -5°C. It's a notably cold month; make sure to wear layers to stay warm. It's wiser to gear up in advance than to be caught off-guard, trembling in the cold.

Minsk in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 49 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 21 days of the month will see snow/rainfall.

The city usually sees around 27 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Minsk. June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Minsk climate page with graphs.

 

Minsk, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 0°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 71%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 49 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 21 days  
HumidityHumidity 88%  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 27 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 12%  

Where to go in Belarus in December

Find out more about the weather in Belarus in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Minsk in December?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
2/10
Walking
2/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
2/10

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