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Weather in December in Belarus

Considering a trip to Belarus this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Belarus in December?

December in Belarus generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with moderate precipitation. The month of December is in the winter season.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from very cold in Orsha at -0°C to cold in Priluki at 3°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -3°C in Priluki and -5°C in Orsha. In numerous regions in Belarus, December is marked by its cold weather conditions. If you're heading to these areas during this month, it's vital to be well-prepared. Dressing in layered and insulated outfits will ensure you stay warm.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Belarus, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Soligorsk with an average of 48 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Vitebsk with 55 mm.

Average sunshine

Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 27 hours of sunlight in Minsk. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.

For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Belarus climate page.

Where to go in Belarus in December

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Belarus on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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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).

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Belarus, check out our Belarus's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Belarus?

Minsk

In December Minsk generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Minsk
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
5°C 
-1°C 
36 hours 
52 mm 
19 days 
poor 
0°C 
-5°C 
27 hours 
49 mm 
21 days 
poor 
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12°C 
3°C 
1,772 hours 
741 mm 
188 days 
poor 
Climate in Minsk

Brest

In December Brest generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Brest
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
7°C 
1°C 
49 hours 
45 mm 
16 days 
poor 
2°C 
-3°C 
35 hours 
48 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
14°C 
5°C 
1,834 hours 
708 mm 
169 days 
poor 
Climate in Brest

Vitebsk

In December Vitebsk generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Vitebsk
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
4°C 
-1°C 
60 mm 
18 days 
poor 
0°C 
-5°C 
55 mm 
21 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
11°C 
3°C 
784 mm 
187 days 
poor 
Climate in Vitebsk

Grodno

In December Grodno generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Grodno
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
6°C 
1°C 
48 mm 
17 days 
poor 
2°C 
-3°C 
52 mm 
19 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
13°C 
4°C 
729 mm 
173 days 
poor 
Climate in Grodno

Gomel

In December Gomel generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Gomel
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
5°C 
-1°C 
44 hours 
51 mm 
15 days 
poor 
1°C 
-5°C 
31 hours 
50 mm 
18 days 
poor 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
13°C 
4°C 
1,852 hours 
698 mm 
161 days 
poor 
Climate in Gomel

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Belarus.

Is December the best time to visit Belarus?

In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Belarus with often poor weather in Minsk.

On average, the best time to visit Belarus is in June, July and August with generally perfect weather in Minsk. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, November and December tend to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Belarus.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Belarus? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Belarus.

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