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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 2025

Good Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
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 4 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 16 rainy days and 62 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+64°F
Avg. max. temperature
+25°F
Min.
+86°F
Max.
62 mm
Total precipitation
68%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Minsk has good weather in May.
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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

Going from a maximum of +77°F during the day to a minimum of +28°F during the night, the temperature in May averages around +64°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 30% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +55°F to +70°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 mm62 mm78 mm
Wind
3 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
68%68%71%
Air pressure
1013 HPa1014 HPa1012 HPa
Sunny days
543
Cloudy days
1099
Rainy days
121616
Snowy days
300

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 62 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 68%. Winds are calmer in comparison to April, going down from 3 m/s to 2 m/s on average. The days becoming less sunny, going from 5 sunny days in April to 4 in May.

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 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Minsk is gradually increasing during May, going from 3 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
Typically, there is a 23% chance of rain on an average day in May, with total rainfall of approximately 17 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 5 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 7 rainy days during May, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
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 58% chance of precipitation and 86 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 7% 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 2024:
1 May
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+55°F
2 May
☁️
+67°F
3 May
☀️
+52°F
4 May
☀️
+54°F
5 May
🌧️
+47°F
6 May
☁️
+49°F
7 May
☁️
+51°F
8 May
☁️
+56°F
9 May
☁️
+60°F
10 May
☀️
+60°F
11 May
☀️
+64°F
12 May
☀️
+70°F
13 May
☀️
+72°F
14 May
☀️
+75°F
15 May
☁️
+76°F
16 May
☁️
+67°F
17 May
☁️
+67°F
18 May
☁️
+55°F
19 May
☁️
+67°F
20 May
☀️
+68°F
21 May
☁️
+68°F
22 May
☁️
+70°F
23 May
☁️
+73°F
24 May
☀️
+76°F
25 May
☁️
+77°F
26 May
☀️
+74°F
27 May
☁️
+62°F
28 May
☀️
+66°F
29 May
☀️
+72°F
30 May
☁️
+73°F
31 May
☀️
+71°F
In May 2024 Minsk had 14 sunny days, 16 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +64°F, with an absolute maximum of +77°F and a minimum of +48°F. The average humidity was 59%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 25%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 8 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 1987 (+46°F) and the highest in 2020 (+54°F). The driest year was 1991 with only 191 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1998 with 705 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, 2023.

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.