Minsk
Capital of Belarus
Minsk is the capital of Belarus. It has a population of about 2 million. Visitors come to explore local sights such as the Church of Saints Simon and Helena and the National Library of Belarus.
What to see
The city features architectural and cultural sights for travellers. You can visit the Church of Saints Simon and Helena and the National Library of Belarus. Additional points of interest include the Holy Spirit Cathedral.
When to go
Winters are cold, with daily highs around -3 °C to -2 °C and lows dropping to -8 °C between December and February. Summers are warmer, with July reaching a high of 22 °C and a low of 14 °C. Rain falls throughout the year, with July experiencing the highest rainfall at 90 mm across about 17 days, while February is drier with 36 mm over about 10 days.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Minsk National Airport, located 31 km from the city. Other destinations in the country include Niasviž.
Top sights in Minsk
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 22 °C. The wettest is June, with about 91 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | -3 | -3 | 2 | 11 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 16 | 10 | 3 | -2 |
| Average low, °C | -7 | -8 | -4 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 4 | -2 | -6 |
| Rainfall, mm | 44 | 36 | 43 | 40 | 65 | 91 | 90 | 70 | 57 | 54 | 46 | 50 |
| Rainy days | 15 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 15 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Minsk (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Holy Spirit Cathedral, Minsk