Białowieża Forest Puszcza Białowieska
Belarus UNESCO World Heritage Site
Białowieża Forest is an old-growth forest, nature reserve, forest, and biosphere reserve located in Belarus. Established in 1932, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a World Heritage Site. It is the most looked-up sight of the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The warmest months are June, July, and August, with daily highs of 21 °C to 23 °C and lows of 12 °C to 14 °C, alongside higher rain amounts of 75 mm to 82 mm. Winter months from December to February bring daily highs between -1 °C and 0 °C and lows of -4 °C to -6 °C. The nearest airport is Brest International Airport in Brest, Belarus, located 71 km away, and the site is 272 km from the capital, Minsk.
Nearby locations include Białowieża National Park at 5.9 km away and Belovezhskaya Pushcha National Park at 35.6 km away. The elevation is 175 m and the area covers 1610 km2.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 23 °C. The wettest is July, with about 82 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | -1 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 17 | 11 | 4 | 0 |
| Average low, °C | -6 | -6 | -2 | 3 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 0 | -4 |
| Rainfall, mm | 40 | 33 | 40 | 38 | 71 | 75 | 82 | 69 | 59 | 42 | 45 | 46 |
| Rainy days | 13 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 17 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 13 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
