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January climate

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January in Minsk

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Not the best time: Cold weather and some snow or mixed precipitation are the main limitations.

Not an ideal month

Late

Daytime high

27°F

Lows around 19°F

Precipitation

11 days/mo

Sun

1.5 h/day

Air feel

Very dry

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Temperature

Cold by day, freezing at night.

27°Ftypical January high

Typical range

Precipitation

Some snow or mixed precipitation is possible this month.

35%wet-day frequency

Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall

Sunshine

Wintry precipitation and cloud limit sunshine.

1.5 hJanuary sunshine

Heat & humidity by month

Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.

Very dryJanuary Heat feel

Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air

Hourly temperature pattern

In January, afternoons feel about 14° and nights feel near 12°.

FrigidFreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableNight hours

Clear sky

Overcast skies this month.

13%January Clear sky

Clear skyCloud

Wind pattern

Breezy January days can feel brisker in open spots.

11 mphJanuary Breezy

More detailIncludes daypart comfort

Typical January day

January late afternoons are around 25°F, and early evening stays near 24°F.

Avg temp Typical range

Morning23°F

Rain19%

Cloud88%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityMinimal

Midday25°F

Rain18%

Cloud89%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityMinimal

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Late afternoon25°F

Rain19%

Cloud88%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityMinimal

Early evening24°F

Rain19%

Cloud86%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityMinimal

Data table

View month-by-month numbers

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	27	19	1.7	11	1.5	90
Feb	29	20	1.4	10	2.5	87
Mar	39	26	1.5	9	4.1	78
Apr	54	36	2.0	11	5.9	68
May	64	45	2.9	13	8.2	69
Jun	70	52	3.2	13	8.7	72
Jul	74	56	3.9	14	8.3	76
Aug	73	54	2.8	11	7.6	75
Sep	63	46	2.0	9	5.5	79
Oct	50	38	2.2	11	3.2	85
Nov	39	31	1.8	10	1.2	91
Dec	31	24	1.6	10	0.9	91

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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast

Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.

Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.

Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.

Last updated: Jun 1, 2026

Data & methodology

Month

High°F

Low°F

Rainin

Wet days

Sunh

Humidity%

Jan

1.7

1.5

Feb

1.4

2.5

Mar

1.5

4.1

Apr

2.0

5.9

May

2.9

8.2

Jun

3.2

8.7

Jul

3.9

8.3

Aug

2.8

7.6

Sep

2.0

5.5

Oct

2.2

3.2

Nov

1.8

1.2

Dec

1.6

0.9

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	27	19	1.7	11	1.5	90
Feb	29	20	1.4	10	2.5	87
Mar	39	26	1.5	9	4.1	78
Apr	54	36	2.0	11	5.9	68
May	64	45	2.9	13	8.2	69
Jun	70	52	3.2	13	8.7	72
Jul	74	56	3.9	14	8.3	76
Aug	73	54	2.8	11	7.6	75
Sep	63	46	2.0	9	5.5	79
Oct	50	38	2.2	11	3.2	85
Nov	39	31	1.8	10	1.2	91
Dec	31	24	1.6	10	0.9	91

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	27	19	1.7	11	1.5	90
Feb	29	20	1.4	10	2.5	87
Mar	39	26	1.5	9	4.1	78
Apr	54	36	2.0	11	5.9	68
May	64	45	2.9	13	8.2	69
Jun	70	52	3.2	13	8.7	72
Jul	74	56	3.9	14	8.3	76
Aug	73	54	2.8	11	7.6	75
Sep	63	46	2.0	9	5.5	79
Oct	50	38	2.2	11	3.2	85
Nov	39	31	1.8	10	1.2	91
Dec	31	24	1.6	10	0.9	91

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	27	19	1.7	11	1.5	90
Feb	29	20	1.4	10	2.5	87
Mar	39	26	1.5	9	4.1	78
Apr	54	36	2.0	11	5.9	68
May	64	45	2.9	13	8.2	69
Jun	70	52	3.2	13	8.7	72
Jul	74	56	3.9	14	8.3	76
Aug	73	54	2.8	11	7.6	75
Sep	63	46	2.0	9	5.5	79
Oct	50	38	2.2	11	3.2	85
Nov	39	31	1.8	10	1.2	91
Dec	31	24	1.6	10	0.9	91

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	27	19	1.7	11	1.5	90
Feb	29	20	1.4	10	2.5	87
Mar	39	26	1.5	9	4.1	78
Apr	54	36	2.0	11	5.9	68
May	64	45	2.9	13	8.2	69
Jun	70	52	3.2	13	8.7	72
Jul	74	56	3.9	14	8.3	76
Aug	73	54	2.8	11	7.6	75
Sep	63	46	2.0	9	5.5	79
Oct	50	38	2.2	11	3.2	85
Nov	39	31	1.8	10	1.2	91
Dec	31	24	1.6	10	0.9	91

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	27	19	1.7	11	1.5	90
Feb	29	20	1.4	10	2.5	87
Mar	39	26	1.5	9	4.1	78
Apr	54	36	2.0	11	5.9	68
May	64	45	2.9	13	8.2	69
Jun	70	52	3.2	13	8.7	72
Jul	74	56	3.9	14	8.3	76
Aug	73	54	2.8	11	7.6	75
Sep	63	46	2.0	9	5.5	79
Oct	50	38	2.2	11	3.2	85
Nov	39	31	1.8	10	1.2	91
Dec	31	24	1.6	10	0.9	91

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	27	19	1.7	11	1.5	90
Feb	29	20	1.4	10	2.5	87
Mar	39	26	1.5	9	4.1	78
Apr	54	36	2.0	11	5.9	68
May	64	45	2.9	13	8.2	69
Jun	70	52	3.2	13	8.7	72
Jul	74	56	3.9	14	8.3	76
Aug	73	54	2.8	11	7.6	75
Sep	63	46	2.0	9	5.5	79
Oct	50	38	2.2	11	3.2	85
Nov	39	31	1.8	10	1.2	91
Dec	31	24	1.6	10	0.9	91