Climate - Minsk (Belarus)

The climate of Minsk is continental, with cold winters, during which the temperature is normally below freezing, and mild to warm summers.
The city is the capital of Belarus and is located in the center of the country.
In winter, snowfalls are frequent, although they are generally not abundant. Cold spells from Russia, which used to be more frequent in the past, can be intense. The temperature dropped to -33.5 °C (-28 °F) in February 1929, to -39 °C (-38 °F) in January 1940 (record), to -35 °C (-31 °F) in January 1950, to -35 °C (-31 °F) in February 1956, to -30 °C (-22 °F) in January 1963, to -33 °C (-27.5 °F) in January 1970, to -30 °C (-22 °F) in December 1978, and to -29 °C (-20 °F) in February 2012.

The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of -4.3 °C (24.3 °F), that of the warmest month (July) is of 19.5 °C (67.1 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 675 millimeters (26.6 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 35 mm (1.4 in) in the driest month (February) to 90 mm (3.5 in) in the wettest one (July). Here is the average precipitation.
On average, there are around 1790 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average sunshine hours per day.

Minsk - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2018
(January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December)

In January, the coldest month of the year, the average temperature is of -4.3 °C (24 °F), with a minimum of -6.5 °C (20.3 °F) and a maximum of -2.1 °C (28.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -19.5 °C (-2.5 °F). However, in January 2006, it dropped to -28.6 °C (-19.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 4.5 °C (39.5 °F). However, in January 2007, it reached 10.3 °C (50.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 10 days.
On average, there are 45 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 1.5 hours per day.

In February, the average temperature is of -3.7 °C (25 °F), with a minimum of -6.2 °C (20.8 °F) and a maximum of -1.1 °C (30 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -17 °C (1 °F). However, in February 2012, it dropped to -29 °C (-20.2 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 5.5 °C (41.5 °F). However, in February 1997, it reached 11.2 °C (52.2 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 10 days.
On average, there are 65 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 2.5 hours per day.

In March, the average temperature is of 0.8 °C (33 °F), with a minimum of -2.7 °C (27.1 °F) and a maximum of 4.3 °C (39.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -11.5 °C (11.5 °F). However, in March 2005, it dropped to -21.2 °C (-6.2 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 12.5 °C (54 °F). However, in March 2014, it reached 18.9 °C (66 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 9 days.
On average, there are 135 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 4.5 hours per day.

In April, the average temperature is of 7.9 °C (46 °F), with a minimum of 3.1 °C (37.7 °F) and a maximum of 12.7 °C (54.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -3.5 °C (25.5 °F). However, in April 2003, it dropped to -9.4 °C (15.1 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 22.5 °C (72 °F). However, in April 2012, it reached 28.8 °C (83.8 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 9 days.
On average, there are 180 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 6 hours per day.

In May, the average temperature is of 13.7 °C (57 °F), with a minimum of 8.4 °C (47.2 °F) and a maximum of 18.9 °C (66.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 1.5 °C (34.5 °F). However, in May 1995, it dropped to -4.2 °C (24.4 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27 °C (80.5 °F). However, in May 2003, it reached 30.9 °C (87.6 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 9 days.
On average, there are 255 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 8.5 hours per day.

In June, the average temperature is of 17.1 °C (63 °F), with a minimum of 12.1 °C (53.8 °F) and a maximum of 22.1 °C (71.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6.5 °C (43.5 °F). However, in June 2001, it dropped to 2.1 °C (35.8 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29.5 °C (84.5 °F). However, in June 2002, it reached 31.7 °C (89.1 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 85 mm (3.3 in), distributed over 11 days.
On average, there are 275 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 9 hours per day.

In July, the warmest month of the year, the average temperature is of 19.5 °C (67 °F), with a minimum of 14.6 °C (58.2 °F) and a maximum of 24.4 °C (76 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10 °C (49.5 °F). However, in July 1995, it dropped to 6.3 °C (43.3 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31 °C (87.5 °F). However, in July 2016, it reached 34 °C (93.2 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 90 mm (3.5 in), distributed over 11 days.
On average, there are 270 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 8.5 hours per day.

In August, the average temperature is of 18.6 °C (65 °F), with a minimum of 13.5 °C (56.4 °F) and a maximum of 23.6 °C (74.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8 °C (46.5 °F). However, in August 1993, it dropped to 5.7 °C (42.3 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 30.5 °C (87 °F). However, in August 2015, it reached 35.8 °C (96.4 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 9 days.
On average, there are 240 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 8 hours per day.

In September, the average temperature is of 13.1 °C (56 °F), with a minimum of 8.8 °C (47.8 °F) and a maximum of 17.4 °C (63.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2 °C (35.5 °F). However, in September 2001, it dropped to -1.9 °C (28.6 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25.5 °C (77.5 °F). However, in September 2015, it reached 31 °C (87.8 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 9 days.
On average, there are 165 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 5.5 hours per day.

In October, the average temperature is of 6.8 °C (44 °F), with a minimum of 3.6 °C (38.5 °F) and a maximum of 10 °C (50.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -4 °C (25 °F). However, in October 2014, it dropped to -9.2 °C (15.4 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 18.5 °C (65.5 °F). However, in October 1999, it reached 24.6 °C (76.3 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 9 days.
On average, there are 95 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 3 hours per day.

In November, the average temperature is of 1.4 °C (34 °F), with a minimum of -0.6 °C (30.9 °F) and a maximum of 3.4 °C (38.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -9 °C (15.5 °F). However, in November 1998, it dropped to -19.6 °C (-3.3 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 11 °C (51.5 °F). However, in November 2002, it reached 15.8 °C (60.4 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 11 days.
On average, there are 35 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 1 hours per day.

In December, the average temperature is of -2.7 °C (27 °F), with a minimum of -4.7 °C (23.5 °F) and a maximum of -0.7 °C (30.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -14.5 °C (6 °F). However, in December 1996, it dropped to -28 °C (-18.4 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 5.5 °C (42.5 °F). However, in December 2015, it reached 11.1 °C (52 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 12 days.
On average, there are 25 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 1 hours per day.