January · Belarus
Best time to visit Vitebsk in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Vitebsk in January
Average temperature -4°C, 59 mm of rain, about 3 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 88% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
3.3/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -4°C
- Rainfall
- 59 mm
- Humidity
- 88%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 3
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Vitebsk scores 3.3/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around -4°C, 59 mm of rain, and roughly 3 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Vitebsk is a northeastern Belarusian city on the Dvina, associated with Marc Chagall, modern art, historic churches, and the Slavianski Bazaar festival.
January in Vitebsk — the hardest end of the year
At -4°C (26°F) this is proper winter weather in January: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
59 mm of water-equivalent precipitation makes this a snowy month at resort level; what falls stays as snow, with about 3 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 7.9 hours of daylight.
That is 3.3/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 8.8/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, September is materially better in Vitebsk — 5.5 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Vitebsk in January?
- In January, Vitebsk averages -4°C, 59 mm of rain, and about 3 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.3/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Vitebsk?
- January earns a 3.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Vitebsk in January?
- Expect about 59 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 88% and there are about 3 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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