UV Index
UV Index
Today's UV index in Minsk, Belarus 
will be up to 4.2, indicating a moderate level of sun exposure for the average person. Check our tips for today to make sure you're safe in the sun.
Last checked: 2025-05-10
With a UV index reaching up to 4.2 in Minsk, stay shaded during midday when the sun is strongest; wear protective clothing, a wide-brimmed hat, UV-blocking sunglasses; apply SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours, even on cloudy days; and be cautious of heightened UV on bright surfaces.
The UV index in Minsk is generally low in winter, around 0 to 1, and rises to moderate levels, around 5 to 6, in the summer months, peaking in June and July. Minsk experiences cold, snowy winters with temperatures often below freezing from December to February. Summers are mild and warm, with the warmest months being June, July, and August. Spring and autumn are short and can be cool and rainy. Compared to the wider region, Minsk is colder than much of western Europe but warmer than Siberia. It has less extreme weather than Russia but is similar to neighboring countries like Poland and Lithuania in temperature and precipitation patterns.
See the UV index hour by hour for Minsk, along with the temperature and how cloudy it is. If the UV level is higher than moderate, it's best to avoid direct sunlight.