Minsk weather in January (Minsk Region, Belarus)

What should you pack for a trip to Minsk in January? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of January in Minsk typically includes very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about -1°C. At night, they generally drop to -7°C. This month tends to bring the coldest weather of the year, so be sure to pack enough warm clothing to stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Minsk in January usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 49 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 19 days of snow are anticipated.

Average sunshine

This month sees fewer sunny days, with about 46 hours of sunshine, perfect for those who enjoy cooler temperatures.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Minsk. June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Minsk, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -7°C  

Max Temperature -1°C  

Chance of Rain 62%  

Precipitation 49 mm  

Rainy days 19 days  

Humidity 86%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 46 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 18%  

Where to go in Belarus in January

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 this month?

Visitors traveling to Minsk should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

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

Swimming

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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