Belarus weather in January
Thinking about venturing to Belarus this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Belarus in January?
January in Belarus generally has very cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. The month of January is in the winter season.
The average maximum temperatures are very cold and range from -2°C in Orsha to 1°C in Priluki. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -5°C in Priluki and -7°C in Orsha. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Belarus. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Pinsk with an average of 43 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Vitebsk with 55 mm. Minsk experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 46 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Belarus in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Belarus climate page.
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Average weather in Minsk
In January Minsk generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Brest
In January Brest 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.
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Average weather in Vitebsk
In January Vitebsk generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Grodno
In January Grodno 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.
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Average weather in Gomel
In January Gomel generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Belarus?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Minsk, January may not be the ideal time to visit Belarus.
Generally speaking, June, July and August provide perfect weather in Minsk. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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