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 | |
| Rainfall | 60 mm / 2.4 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 14 days | |
| Humidity | 89% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -4°C / 25°F | |
| Sunshine | 1.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 8.1 h | |
| Wind | 25 km/h / 15 mph | |
| Snowfall | 37 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.