January verdict

Belarus in January

Weather score22Poor

Poor for holiday weather

Average highs are around -4°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 1.5h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 37mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Minsk, Belarus, Belarus travel weather guide
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January weather

Monthly averages

Temp

-4°C

Rain

37mm

Sun

1.5h

Sea

0°C

Weather score

22

Poor

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Trip feel

Cool

Average highs are around -4°C, so pack for cooler days.

Drier

Rainfall averages 37mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Limited sun

Sunshine averages 1.5h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 0°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Temperature

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January-4°C average high

January has some of the coolest average daytime highs of the year, so pack for fresher conditions.

Warmest monthsMay to September

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

January37mm average rain

January sits on the drier side of Belarus' year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.

Driest monthsJanuary to May and September to December

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

January1.5 hours average sun

January is one of Belarus' cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.

Brightest monthsMay to August

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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January0°C average sea

January is close to Belarus' usual sea temperature, with limited seasonal change in the water.

Warmest seaAll year

Sea temperatures stay warm enough for easy swimming through the year.

Weather score

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January22 weather score

January is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.

Best weather monthsJune to August

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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