Belarus Climate – June 2026 Update
Top 5 Cities: Minsk, Gomel, Mogilev, Vitebsk, and Grodno
This month in numbers
June 2026 saw Belarus record an average temperature of 16.51°C, an anomaly of +0.1°C compared to the 1961–1990 baseline. This ranked as the 45th warmest June in 86 years of records. Globally, June 2026 was the 3rd warmest June on record for land temperatures, with an anomaly of +1°C. The period of April–June 2026 was the 2nd warmest on record globally for land temperatures, also with an anomaly of +1°C.
What changed
While June's temperature anomaly for Belarus was relatively modest, the country experienced a significant heatwave towards the end of the month. On June 29, Belarus recorded its highest-ever temperature in 145 years of meteorological observations, reaching 40.4°C in Pinsk. This extreme heat was accompanied by "tropical nights" where temperatures did not drop below 20°C in many areas. This contrasts with the overall April–June 2026 period for Belarus, which ranked 46th warmest in 86 years with an anomaly of +0.3°C. Looking at the longer term, Belarus ranks as the 5th warmest out of 234 regions for the 12-month rolling anomaly, with a +3.04°C anomaly compared to the 1961-1990 baseline.
What’s driving change?
The extreme heat experienced in late June was driven by an air mass of tropical origin flowing into the country from Western Europe, leading to a significant positive temperature anomaly of 3-11°C across Belarus. This event is consistent with the broader trend of and , where higher latitudes are experiencing more pronounced warming. Thunderstorms and strong winds were also reported in western parts of the country, causing power disruptions and damage.
Looking ahead
Seasonal forecasts for summer indicate that much of Belarus is expected to be warmer than the long-term climate average, with a likelihood of below-normal precipitation in many areas.
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At a Glance
Temperature – Average
Year-on-Year Trends
The 4byo Climate Helix – Belarus
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Belarus – Monthly Temperature – All Years
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Records – Belarus
Our World in Data / NOAA - Anomalies vs 1901-2000 mean
Shifting Seasons
Warm / cold seasonsKöppen Dfb · ContinentalHow spring and autumn have shifted in Belarus. Spring is defined as the date monthly temperatures first rise above the long-term annual mean (5.7°C, from 1940–1969); autumn is the date they fall back below it. Temperature swings 26.1°C peak-to-peak across the year - a classic four-seasons rhythm.
Baseline vs recent monthly temperature climatology. Biggest warming: Mar (+5.3°C).
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Rainfall & Precipitation
Rainfall & Rain Days – Totals
Headline: anomaly vs the 1961–1990 mean. Small figure: the actual value. Rank: position in the full record (1st = highest ever). Record: highest (or lowest) value on record with its year.
Emissions & Energy
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Data Sources
Data Sources for Belarus
Every figure on this page is sourced from official, openly published climate datasets. Anomalies are calculated against the 1961–1990 baseline (temperature) and 1991–2020 (rainfall, sunshine, frost) - see the Methodology & Sources page for the complete dataset list and update calendar.
FAQs
FAQs
How is the climate in Belarus changing?
Belarus is warming in line with the rest of the world. The page above shows the latest monthly temperature anomaly versus the 1961-1990 baseline, the long-term annual trend, and the region's rank in the historical record. The headline panel also shows the long-term trend rate per decade and the warmest and coolest years on file.
Where does the climate data for Belarus come from?
Climate data for Belarus comes from Our World in Data, sourcing Copernicus ERA5 and HadCRUT5 (national temperature anomaly) and the Global Carbon Project via Our World in Data (CO₂ emissions), refreshed every month, when the upstream temperature and rainfall data are refreshed.
What is the climate baseline used on this page?
Anomalies on this page are calculated against the 1961-1990 climatological baseline, which is the standard reference period used by the Met Office, NOAA, IPCC and most national climate services. Some panels also show the source-native 1901-2000 (NOAA) or 1991-2020 (WMO) baselines for verification. See Methodology & Sources for the full reference.
Which areas does the Belarus climate data cover?
The Belarus climate profile covers Minsk, Gomel, Mogilev, Vitebsk and surrounding areas. Temperature, rainfall and emissions data for Belarus
How often is the Belarus climate update refreshed?
The Belarus climate update is refreshed monthly, typically a few days after the previous month closes and the upstream provider (Met Office HadUK-Grid, NOAA Climate at a Glance, Copernicus ERA5 or the Global Carbon Project) publishes its update. See the Climate Rankings for cross-region comparisons.