Weather in January in Belarus
Planning a trip to Belarus this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
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.
Temperatures
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.For a closer look at conditions across Belarus, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
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.Average sunshine
Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 46 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 an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Belarus climate page.
Where to go in Belarus in January
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Belarus?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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