Minsk weather in January

January in Minsk: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.

#12 of 12 months in Minsk · #570 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 31/100 (tier F)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Minsk climate normals — January

Daytime high-1°C / 30°F🥶 freezing
Nighttime low-5°C / 23°F
Feels like (high)-6°C / 21°F
Rainfall60 mm / 2.4 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days14 days
Humidity89%💦 very humid
Dew point-4°C / 25°F
Sunshine1.5 h/day
Daylight8.1 h
Wind25 km/h / 15 mph
Snowfall37 cm / 14.6 in
Air quality (US AQI)28🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Minsk in January — FAQ

Is January a good time to visit Minsk?
January in Minsk: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Minsk on SeasonMap's comfort score (31/100).
What is the weather like in Minsk in January?
In January, Minsk averages a daily high of -1.3°C and a low of -5.2°C, with about 60 mm of rain over roughly 14.4 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Minsk in January?
Minsk has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 28 in January.
Does it snow in Minsk in January?
Minsk sees roughly 37 cm of snowfall in January.

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