Minsk Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Minsk, Minsk Region, Belarus. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Minsk varies. It peaks at 274 hours in June and drops to 27 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1772 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

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.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 54% of the time during the day in June, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 12%.

Minsk vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Minsk enjoys an average of 1772 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In contrast, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

Stockholm, Sweden, receives approximately 1907 hours of sunshine annually.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Related Climate Data for Minsk

July, Minsk’s wettest month, receives 95 mm (3.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C (75°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 5°C (41°F).

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Minsk Precipitation page.