Minsk Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Minsk has a temperate continental climate that is heavily influenced by the hilly landscape next to the city. The summers are pleasantly warm, but never really hot. The winters can be extremely cold. Minsk and the region are characterized by their large fluctuations in temperature. The coldest temperature ever measured was -39.4°C while the warmest was 34.9°C. The wind comes mostly from the west and can bring damp air.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Minsk is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 24°C in July to a very cold -1°C in the coolest month, January.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around -7°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Minsk receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 741 mm annually. Minsk offers a pleasant mix of wetter and slightly drier months. The difference in precipitation between July (95 mm) and March (46 mm) is not too significant, making the climate enjoyable for visitors and residents alike.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
For those who appreciate different seasons, Minsk serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in June with an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 0.9 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Minsk.
The city experiences its highest humidity in November, reaching 88%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 66%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The average wind speed over the year ranges from 2 m/s to 3 m/s. It is lower in May, June, July, August and September and higher in January, February, March, April, October, November and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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The best time of year to visit Minsk in Belarus
During the months of June, July and August you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
July has an average maximum temperature of 24°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -1°C.
July tops the wettest month list with 95 mm of rainfall.
March is the driest month with 46 mm of precipitation.
June is the sunniest month with an average of 274 hours of sunshine.
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