Minsk weather in May (Minsk Region, Belarus)

Curious about the climate in Minsk this May? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of May in Minsk typically includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 19°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 8°C.

Precipitation

Minsk in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 74 mm for the month. Typically around 13 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 253 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Minsk.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days 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 May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 74 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 66%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 253 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 52%  

Where to go in Belarus in May

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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?

For visitors traveling to Minsk, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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