Belarus. Weather

Overseas visitors are not put off taking a holiday in Belarus by the weather. Our country has a temperate-continental climate with moderate features which is a common characteristic for Central Europe. The annual average temperature is about 7 °C. In general, there are no great differences between the districts of Belarus because of the small size of the country.

Spring weather in Belarus.

Spring starts in March and remains quite unpredictable during the first two months. Although it is still possible to have a cold snap at this time it’s also equally possible that an early heat wave could arrive. As March moves into April and May then you can expect plenty of sunshine with increasing temperatures. It is not unusual to have temperatures of between 20–30 degrees Celsius in May! As Belarus is situated in the zone of sufficient moistening that can make spring a damp season with a great number of precipitations.

Summer weather in Belarus.

Although Belarus can’t enjoy hot temperatures in the spring it’s in the summer months when things can really start to heat up. Belarus has quite long and hot, continental summers and you can generally expect to have at least good four weeks of hot, sunny weather at some point in the summer months. This brings with it the inevitable thunderstorms and thunderstorms on the continent can be dramatic and violent. Local thunderstorms are quite common in the late afternoon and evening. Belarus is also prone to summer deluges, but once the rain stops the air warms up immediately drying the land.

Autumn weather in Belarus.

September in Belarus is often regarded as one of the best months. Temperatures are generally in the 20’s which makes it much more bearable than the boiling heat of the summer months. Evenings in September can be surprisingly chilly. September and October is also the time to admire the glorious autumn colours of the Belarusian landscape. However, in November, temperatures can drop  significantly and anything is possible (e.g. snow, wind, rain, etc.)

Winter weather in Belarus. 

In some years the winters in Belarus are mild with westerly winds and temperatures around or even above zero. But sometimes Belarusian winters can be extremely cold and it’s not unusual for temperatures to fall below –20 °C degrees. The weather can be very harsh then, with strong northeasterly winds and blizzards. However, these bitter conditions don’t last for very long, but one should be prepared for them nevertheless. Winter in Belarus brings its own beauty and heavy snowfalls transform the skeletal forests into  "postcard perfect” images.  The snow in Belarus when accompanied by clear blue skies can really be a beautiful time of the year. 

As you can see Belarus rarely experiences the extremes of temperature that can make travelling difficult. Indeed, if you don’t mind the cold then it can be very beautiful to visit during the winter months. If you prefer a warmer trip then you should go in the middle of the year (but take an umbrella just in case). The weather in Belarus is quite pleasant to make your Belarus tour a comfortable one.