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Climate in Vitebsk

Vitebsk, Belarus has a subarctic climate. The annual average temperature is about 4.6°C and the city receives roughly 650 mm of precipitation across 73 rainy days a year, with around 1938 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jul (highs near 21.2°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near -12°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Climate zone
Subarctic
Comfort score
58/100

Climate overview

Vitebsk, Belarus has a subarctic climate. The annual average temperature is about 4.6°C and the city receives roughly 650 mm of precipitation across 73 rainy days a year, with around 1938 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jul (highs near 21.2°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near -12°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16.

Climate zone

Köppen-style classification derived deterministically from latitude and regional precipitation regime.

Climate zone

Vitebsk is classified as Subarctic. This reflects its annual temperature range and the seasonal pattern of its rainfall.

Average temperatures

Annual averages and seasonal extremes.

Average temperatures

  • Annual average4.6°C
  • Warmest monthJul (21.2°C)
  • Coldest monthJan (-12°C)
  • Comfort score58/100

Rainfall overview

Annual precipitation and how it is distributed across the year.

Rainfall overview

Vitebsk receives about 650 mm of precipitation a year over roughly 73 rainy days. The wettest month is Jun and the driest is Jan.

Sunshine overview

Estimated annual sunshine and its seasonal pattern.

Sunshine overview

Vitebsk sees an estimated 1938 hours of sunshine a year, concentrated in the warmer months around Jul.

Monthly climate table

Month-by-month estimates of temperature, rainfall, rainy days, and sunshine.

Monthly climate table

Vitebsk monthly climate table
MonthHighLowRainRainy DaysSunshine
Jan-1°C-12°C34 mm4122 h
Feb0.5°C-10.5°C34 mm4131 h
Mar4.6°C-6.4°C42 mm5146 h
Apr10.1°C-0.9°C53 mm6167 h
May15.6°C4.6°C70 mm8172 h
Jun19.7°C8.7°C81 mm9177 h
Jul21.2°C10.2°C78 mm9183 h
Aug19.7°C8.7°C73 mm8190 h
Sep15.6°C4.6°C56 mm6196 h
Oct10.1°C-0.9°C48 mm5177 h
Nov4.6°C-6.4°C45 mm5146 h
Dec0.5°C-10.5°C36 mm4131 h

Best months to visit

Months with the mildest temperatures and lower rainfall, by the deterministic comfort heuristic. Not a tourism ranking.

Best months to visit

By temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Vitebsk are Jul, Aug, Jun. Conditions vary year to year — verify with a current forecast before booking.

Seasonal summary

Average conditions by season.

Seasonal summary

  • Winter

    0°C / -11°C

    104 mm rain

  • Spring

    10°C / -1°C

    165 mm rain

  • Summer

    20°C / 9°C

    232 mm rain

  • Autumn

    10°C / -1°C

    149 mm rain

Climate comfort score

A 0–100 composite of temperature balance, rainfall, sunshine, seasonality, and winter/summer extremes; higher means more comfortable. Used consistently across the platform.

Climate comfort score

Vitebsk has a climate comfort score of 58/100, a moderate year-round climate by this measure. The score weights mild temperatures most, then rainfall balance, sunshine, low seasonality, and the absence of extreme winter cold or summer heat.

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