Belovezhskaya Pushcha National Park
Belarus UNESCO World Heritage Site
Belovezhskaya Pushcha National Park is a national park located in the Brest region of Belarus. Established in 1991 and spanning 1500 square kilometers, it is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site and forms part of the Białowieża Forest. It ranks as one of the most looked-up sights in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
July and August are the warmest months, with daily highs of 23 °C and daily lows of 14 °C, though July also has rain on about 16 days. January and February are the coldest months, with daily highs of -1 °C and 0 °C respectively, and daily lows of -6 °C.
The nearest airport is Brest International Airport in Brest, located 37 km away, and the park is 298 km from Minsk. Nearby places to visit include the Białowieża Forest at 35.6 km, Białowieża National Park at 36.5 km, and Brest Fortress at 41.3 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 23 °C. The wettest is July, with about 79 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | -1 | 0 | 5 | 13 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 17 | 11 | 5 | 0 |
| Average low, °C | -6 | -5 | -2 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | -4 |
| Rainfall, mm | 38 | 33 | 38 | 38 | 67 | 72 | 79 | 71 | 57 | 40 | 44 | 44 |
| Rainy days | 13 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 13 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
