Weather in March in Belarus
Considering a trip to Belarus this March 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 March?
March in Belarus generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 5°C in Semkovo to 8°C in Priluki. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -1°C in Priluki and -3°C in Semkovo. In many areas in Belarus, March brings with it chilling temperatures. When visiting these parts during this time, it's of utmost importance to be ready. Choose clothing that is both layered and insulating to combat the cold effectively.
Precipitation
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Gomel with an average of 44 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Sula with 48 mm. In Minsk, this particular month consistently records the lowest levels of rainfall, making it the driest period throughout the entire year.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 128 hours of sunlight expected in Minsk. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For a closer look at March's conditions in Belarus, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Belarus's yearly weather, check out our Belarus climate page.
Where to go in Belarus in March
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Belarus?
Minsk
In March Minsk generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Brest
In March Brest generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Vitebsk
In March Vitebsk generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Grodno
In March Grodno generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Gomel
In March Gomel generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is March the best time to visit Belarus?
In our opinion, March may not be the ideal time to visit Belarus due to the typically poor weather in Minsk.
On average, the best time to visit Belarus is in June, July and August with generally perfect weather in Minsk. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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