Climate Insights for Vitebsk

The climate in Vitebsk is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 765mm of precipitation falls per year. Vitebsk receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Vitebsk is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -6°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 170cm accumulating over the season.

Temperatures in Vitebsk vary considerably across the year, with a 29°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 18°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -6°C and the daily average is -4°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Vitebsk is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 765mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 64mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 110mm of rainfall. May and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 41mm. That's 69mm less than July, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 170cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 41cm.

Vitebsk is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 14km/h in winter, 13km/h in spring, 11km/h in summer, 13km/h in autumn.

It is currently summer in Vitebsk, which began on June 21, 2026. Vitebsk is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 23°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -6°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (7 days from now).

The best time to visit Vitebsk is during June and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 67mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 23°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -6°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Vitebsk based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.