October Square, Minsk

How to Get to October Square, Minsk #

October Square is in central Minsk near the Kupalaŭskaja and Kastryčnickaja metro stations. The square is well connected by Minsk’s metro and bus network; it is walkable from many central neighborhoods.

Tips for Visiting October Square, Minsk #

Plan a visit outside major state events - October Square hosts parades and demonstrations that restrict movement.
Look up at the surrounding architecture; the square is framed by Soviet-era facades that tell their own story.
Combine a visit with the National Library, which sits nearby, for quieter indoor exploration.

Best Time to Visit October Square, Minsk #

Best in late spring through early autumn for comfortable visits and street-level activity; winter is cold but atmospheric.

Summer

June-August · 15-25°C (59-77°F)

Warm weather and lively street life; best for strolling the square.

Spring and autumn

April-May & September-October · 5-18°C (41-64°F)

Milder temperatures and fewer tourists; good for photography.

Winter

December-February · -5--1°C (23-30°F)

Cold and often snowy; the square becomes quieter and more austere.

Weather & Climate near October Square, Minsk #

Climate

October Square, Minsk's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -8°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (656 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 50 Good

Best Time to Visit

AugustJulyMay

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

33°

Warmest Month

-35°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -3°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

37 Poor

Comfort

-6°

Feels Like Freezing

-6°C

Temperature

-8° – -3°

97%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

38 mm

Rainfall

3.6 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.0

UV Index

Low

7.9h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -8°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

37 Poor

Comfort

-5°

Feels Like Freezing

-5°C

Temperature

-8° – -2°

96%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

33 mm

Rainfall

3.6 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.1

UV Index

Low

9.6h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

0°

Feels Like Freezing

0°C

Temperature

-4° – 3°

91%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

43 mm

Rainfall

3.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.4

UV Index

Low

11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

60 Good

Comfort

7°

Feels Like Cold

7°C

Temperature

2° – 11°

82%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

45 mm

Rainfall

3.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.7

UV Index

Moderate

13.8h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

13°

Feels Like Cool

13°C

Temperature

8° – 18°

80%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

55 mm

Rainfall

2.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.1

UV Index

High

15.7h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

16°

Feels Like Cool

16°C

Temperature

11° – 21°

79%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

82 mm

Rainfall

2.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.4

UV Index

High

16.7h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. The wettest month with 89 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

18°

Feels Like Cool

18°C

Temperature

13° – 23°

80%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

89 mm

Rainfall

2.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.3

UV Index

High

16.2h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

77 Very Good

Comfort

17°

Feels Like Cool

17°C

Temperature

12° – 22°

78%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

63 mm

Rainfall

2.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.1

UV Index

High

14.6h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

12°

Feels Like Cool

12°C

Temperature

7° – 16°

80%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

60 mm

Rainfall

2.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.6

UV Index

Moderate

12.5h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

6°

Feels Like Cold

6°C

Temperature

3° – 10°

88%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

51 mm

Rainfall

3.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.2

UV Index

Low

10.4h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 3°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

36 Poor

Comfort

1°

Feels Like Cold

1°C

Temperature

-2° – 3°

94%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

48 mm

Rainfall

3.7 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.1

UV Index

Low

8.4h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

-3°

Feels Like Freezing

-3°C

Temperature

-6° – -1°

97%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

49 mm

Rainfall

3.6 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.0

UV Index

Low

7.3h daylight

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