Belarus

Belarus Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Belarus in January.

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Minsk Brest Vitebsk Grodno

Planning a trip to Belarus this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect 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 (28°F) in Orsha to 1°C (34°F) in Priluki. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -5°C (23°F) in Priluki and -7°C (19°F) 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 (1.7 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Vitebsk with 55 mm (2.2 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in January. Minsk sees roughly 46 hours of sunlight. Our weather planner can help you find destinations with more sunshine if needed.

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Best Places to Visit in Belarus in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Belarus.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Belarus

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Belarus?

Temperature range in Belarus (January)

Precipitation variation in Belarus (January)

Minsk

In January Minsk generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C (30°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C (19°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
0°C (32°F)
-1°C (30°F)
0°C (32°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-7°C (19°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Monthly sun hours
27 hours
46 hours
70 hours
Monthly snowfall
49 mm (1.9 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
19 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Minsk →

Brest

In January Brest generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C (34°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly sun hours
35 hours
48 hours
71 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
48 mm (1.9 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
17 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Brest →

Vitebsk

In January Vitebsk generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C (30°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C (19°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
0°C (32°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-7°C (19°F)
-8°C (18°F)
Monthly snowfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
19 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Vitebsk →

Grodno

In January Grodno generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C (34°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
52 mm (2 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
18 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Grodno →

Gomel

In January Gomel generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C (30°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C (19°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
1°C (34°F)
-1°C (30°F)
0°C (32°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-7°C (19°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Monthly sun hours
31 hours
50 hours
70 hours
Monthly snowfall
50 mm (2 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
16 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Gomel →

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Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Belarus in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Minsk -1°C (30°F) -7°C (19°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)
Brest 1°C (34°F) -5°C (23°F) 44 mm (1.7 in)
Vitebsk -1°C (30°F) -7°C (19°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)
Grodno 1°C (34°F) -5°C (23°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)
Gomel -1°C (30°F) -7°C (19°F) 46 mm (1.8 in)
Mogilev -1°C (30°F) -7°C (19°F) 51 mm (2 in)

Belarus weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Belarus in January?

Expect poor weather across Belarus in January. The popular destination of Minsk averages -1°C (30°F) by day and -7°C (19°F) at night during this winter month.

What is the average temperature in Belarus in January?

Average temperatures in Belarus during January range from a nighttime low near -7°C (19°F) to a daytime high around -1°C (30°F) in Minsk.

Does Belarus get a lot of snow in January?

January is on the drier side in Belarus. Minsk averages only about 49 mm (1.9 in), with most days staying dry.

Is January a Good 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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