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Minsk in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Minsk in May will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Minsk, based on historical data.
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May

Weather in Minsk in May 2024

Good Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
Planning a trip to Minsk in May? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +64°F and approximately 5 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 8 rainy days and 63 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • May is usually the driest month of the year in Minsk

Average weather

☀️
+64°F
Avg. max. temperature
+25°F
Min.
+86°F
Max.
63 mm
Total precipitation
67%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
18 ⛅️
Cloudy
8 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Minsk has good weather in May.

Average temperature in Minsk in May

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Minsk for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in May is +61°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +70°F during the day and a minimum of +28°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 17% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +59°F to +66°F.

Is Minsk warm or cold in May?

Minsk is typically mild in May.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +52°F to +64°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +36°F to +45°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Minsk:

Climate in Minsk in May

Minsk weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+52°F+64°F+70°F
Min. temperature
+14°F+25°F+32°F
Max. temperature
+84°F+86°F+91°F
Rainfall
37 mm63 mm79 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
68%67%70%
Air pressure
1013 HPa1013 HPa1011 HPa
Sunny days
554
Cloudy days
191817
Rainy days
589
Snowy days
100

May weather is still as good as in April. It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +52°F to +64°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 37 mm to 63 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 68% to 67%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 2 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 5 sunny days during the month.

June brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Minsk in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Minsk is gradually increasing during May, going from 1 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Minsk based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in May stands at 58%, leading to total precipitation of around 86 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 19 mm, which is considered light rain. May is a pretty wet month with over 18 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Minsk wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 32% chance of precipitation and 86 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 5 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last May in Minsk?

This is the weather in Minsk in May 2023:
1 May
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+58°F
2 May
☀️
+60°F
3 May
☁️
+60°F
4 May
☀️
+50°F
5 May
☁️
+56°F
6 May
☁️
+61°F
7 May
☁️
+64°F
8 May
☁️
+59°F
9 May
☀️
+56°F
10 May
☀️
+60°F
11 May
☁️
+68°F
12 May
🌧️
+67°F
13 May
☁️
+61°F
14 May
🌧️
+56°F
15 May
☀️
+57°F
16 May
☀️
+56°F
17 May
🌧️
+50°F
18 May
☁️
+60°F
19 May
☁️
+66°F
20 May
☁️
+67°F
21 May
☁️
+62°F
22 May
☁️
+59°F
23 May
☁️
+61°F
24 May
☀️
+69°F
25 May
☁️
+70°F
26 May
🌧️
+63°F
27 May
🌧️
+57°F
28 May
🌧️
+53°F
29 May
☁️
+57°F
30 May
🌧️
+55°F
31 May
☁️
+65°F
In May 2023 Minsk had 7 sunny days, 17 cloudy days, and 7 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +61°F, with an absolute maximum of +70°F and a minimum of +50°F. The average humidity was 70%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 32%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Minsk climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Minsk in May has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+55°F) and the highest in 2018 (+73°F). The driest year was 2018 with only 21 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2010 with 153 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Minsk in May:

Is May a good time to visit Minsk?

May is a really good time to go to Minsk. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Minsk.

Can you sunbathe in Minsk in May?

May has mild temperatures in Minsk. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Minsk rainy in May?

Minsk is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Minsk in May?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Minsk in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Monthly weather in Minsk

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Minsk, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.