Former Federal Republic, a small country in Eastern Europe - Belarus is West of Russia and North of Ukraine.

Belarus is still developing as an attractive tourist destination, but for many it remains an undiscovered country that has retained its special secret after the fall of the Communist system. However, Belarus does not live only in the past. The country attracts lovers of unspoiled nature with opportunities for ecotourism.

Due to the fact that a large part of the territory of Belarus has a flat landscape, it formed moderately continental type of climate, or to be more precise – the transition from Maritime to continental. A strong influence of air masses from the Atlantic predetermined high level of humidity and almost uniform distribution of rainfall throughout the whole year. The scatter of the average daily seasonal temperatures – from -5 °C (23 °F) in winter to +23 °C (73 °F) in summer.

Seasons

Contents:

• Spring
• Summer
• Autumn
• Winter

Spring in Belarus

Spring comes into its own rather late, snow in the country stays until April.
Typically, the spring is never in a hurry to come into its own. Even in the South the snow lies till the middle of March, and on the North it is delayed until mid-April. Since that time, the country is returning heat, and the nights are already warm temperatures. Due to heavy melting of snow on the back roads thaw, some localities are waterlogged due to high water on the rivers so transportation to them is often violated.

The real spring comes here in late April – early may, when Sunny weather is set to. In the fresh air in addition to a damp mist begin to capture delightful flower aromas, the fruit trees blossomed, and the local parks and gardens settled in lush greenery.

Climate of the Spring Months

March Max average t°: +1 °C (34 °F) Min average t°: -7 °C (19 °F) Sundial in the day: 4 hours Rainy days: 10 days Precipitation: 40 mm (1.6")

April Max average t°: +11 °C (52 °F) Min average t°: +2 °C (36 °F) Sundial in the day: 5 hours Rainy days: 10 days Precipitation: 40 mm (1.6")

May Max average t°: +18 °C (64 °F) Min average t°: +8 °C (46 °F) Sundial in the day: 8 hours Rainy days: 10 days Precipitation: 73 mm (2.9")

(Minsk)

Spring Holidays

March, 8 – international women's day;
March, 15 – Constitution Day;

April, 26 – the day of Chernobyl disaster;
April (May) – Easter;

May, 1 – the holiday of Spring and Labour;
May, 9 – Victory Day;
May, 15 – international family day.

Summer in Belarus

Summer in Belarus is ideal for those who can't stand the heat and blazing sun. In the afternoon there is a moderately warm and moderately Sunny. It's pretty rainy season precipitation were marked approximately 13-15 days each month, but, fortunately, they are short-lived and not strong. The highest temperatures in August, this time in the capital, we should expect about +23 °C (73 °F), far above these indicators in Gomel – here the temperature can jump to +25 °C (77 °F), in Brest is also very warm, but the weather is more moderate.

When traveling to the country during the summer season, however, should be prepared for abnormal periods: in recent years, news reports often were full of headlines about established in the Republic of unheard of heat at +30 °C (86 °F). But it is worth remembering that whatever the weather was during the day, evening contrast daytime temperatures are always impressive. At night, the temperature can drop to +10 ° C (50 ° F).

Climate of the Summer Months

June Max average t°: +22 °C (72 °F) Min average t°: +11 °C (52 °F) Sundial in the day: 10 hours Rainy days: 10 days Precipitation: 63 mm (2.5")

July Max average t°: +23 °C (73 °F) Min average t°: +12 °C (54 °F) Sundial in the day: 9 hours Rainy days: 10 days Precipitation: 63 mm (2.5")

August Max average t°: +22 °C (72 °F) Min average t°: +12 °C (54 °F) Sundial in the day: 8 hours Rainy days: 10 days Precipitation: 82 mm (3.2")

(Minsk)

Summer Holidays

June, 22 – Day of remembrance of the victims of WWII;
June-beginning of July – Semouha (Pentecost);
last Sunday of June – youth Day;

July, 3 – Republic Day;
July – International festival of arts "Slavianski Bazaar" in Vitebsk;

August, 2 – Day paratrooper;
August, 7 – the harvest festival "Dozhinki";
the third Sunday of August – Day of air force of Belarus.

Autumn in Belarus

In the first two weeks of September, you can go to Belarus without fear to spend your entire vacation at the hotel. Precipitation still frequent, but during the day the thermometer rises to +18 ° C (64 ° F). But in the second half of the month the weather is already implicitly obeys the rhythms of nature, a cycle which cannot be stopped. On the street cold, the sun almost all the time hiding behind the clouds, and the trees shed Golden leaves. By October, the mercury drops to +10 ° C (52 ° F), go up strong winds, so long walks don't bring real pleasure.

At night the first frosts are expected, but large negative temperature still does not happen. It is believed that after the Intercession (mid October) takes its toll winter climate. In principle, the way it happens. In November, for the first time the thermometer drops below 0 degrees, and very cold, possible rain with sleet. A characteristic feature of the last month of autumn, the melancholy mists, the humidity and, consequently, the cold strengthens.

Climate of the Autumn Months

September Max average t°: +17 °C (63 °F) Min average t°: +8 °C (46 °F) Sundial in the day: 6 hours Rainy days: 9 days Precipitation: 45 mm (1.8")

October Max average t°: +11 °C (52 °F) Min average t°: +4 °C (39 °F) Sundial in the day: 3 hours Rainy days: 10 days Precipitation: 45 mm (1.8")

November Max average t°: +3 °C (37 °F) Min average t°: -1 °C (30 °F) Sundial in the day: 1 hour Rainy days: 13 days Precipitation: 65 mm (2.5")

(Minsk)

Autumn Holidays

September, 1 – Knowledge Day;
The first Sunday of September – the Day of Belarusian written language;

The first Sunday in October – teacher's Day;
October, 14 – mother's Day and the Holy virgin;

November, 7 – October revolution Day;
November, 17 – Student Day.

Winter in Belarus

In General, winters in Belarus are quite soft and mild, but this characterization may be better suited for the southern and South-Western areas of the country, where the air temperature in the coldest month, January, ranges from -6 ° C (21 ° F) to +2 ° C (36 ° F). In the capital Minsk, located in the center of the country on the South-Eastern slope of the eponymous hill, the average is already a bit lower from -7 ° C (19 ° F) to -4 ° C (25 ° F). As you get closer to the North and northeast, the climate becomes more severe, then at night the temperature can drop to -16 ° C (3 ° F), and usually not more than -8 ° C (18 ° F).

The first snow falls in the North-Western part of Belarus in early December, 1-2 weeks and he gets to the South-Western regions. Overall, the snow is pretty stable, but from time to time occur in the country thaw, then everything is actively melting, but after a few days the frosts returned, resulting in a strong ice slick on the roads. Periodically there is wet snow, gradually turning into rain. The sun Peeps in the sky very rarely, remains cloudy and until the middle of January accompanied by dense fog.

Climate of the Winter Months

December Max average t°: -3 °C (27 °F) Min average t°: -8 °C (18 °F) Sundial in the day: 1 hour Snowy days: 13 days Precipitation: 42 mm (1.6")

January Max average t°: -7 °C (19 °F) Min average t°: -13 °C (9 °F) Sundial in the day: 2 hours Snowy days: 13 days Precipitation: 30 mm (1.2")

February Max average t°: -4 °C (25 °F) Min average t°: -11 °C (12 °F) Sundial in the day: 2 hours Snowy days: 12 days Precipitation: 40 mm (1.6")

(Minsk)

Winter Holidays

December, 17 – the day of Belarusian cinema;

January, 1 – New Year;
January, 5 – the day of workers of social protection;
January, 7 – Christmas;
The night of 13 January 14 – Old New Year;
January, 19 – the Baptism of our Lord
January, 25 – Students Day;

February, 14 – Valentine's Day;
February, 15 – Day of memory of soldiers-internationalists;
February, 23 – Fatherland Defender's Day.