Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for August
| Metric | Minsk | Vilnius | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 22°C (72°F) | 22°C (72°F) | Tie |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 14°C (57°F) | 14°C (57°F) | Tie |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 11 days▲ | 12 days | Minsk |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 70 mm▲ | 82 mm | Minsk |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 11h/day | 11h/day | Tie |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 10 | 10 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 18 km/h | 16 km/h▲ | Vilnius |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Minsk edges ahead as the better destination in August. Minsk offers 11 hours of daily sunshine with only 11 rain days, while Vilnius sees 11 sunshine hours and 12 rain days.
Minsk sits in the comfortable travel range at 22°C. Vilnius is also comfortable at 22°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Minsk is the stronger choice in August.
Minsk reaches an average high of 22°C (72°F) and drops to 14°C (57°F) at night during August. The daily temperature range is 8°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.
Vilnius averages 22°C (72°F) for the high and 14°C (57°F) for the low, with a daily range of 8°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in August.
Minsk receives approximately 70 mm of rainfall across 11 rain days during August. You can expect rain roughly every other day.
Vilnius sees 82 mm over 12 rain days. That makes Minsk the drier option by 1 rain day and 12 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 22°C, lows of 14°C, 11 rain days
Highs of 22°C, lows of 14°C, 12 rain days
Pack for both: light layers, a light jacket for evenings, sunscreen, waterproof jacket, compact umbrella, waterproof shoes. These items are useful in either destination during August.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. August is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Minsk | Vilnius | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | -3°C | 10d | -2°C | 11d |
| Feb | -2°C | 10d | -1°C | 11d |
| Mar | 3°C | 10d | 4°C | 11d |
| Apr | 12°C | 10d | 12°C | 10d |
| May | 17°C | 13d | 17°C | 12d |
| Jun | 21°C | 13d | 21°C | 13d |
| Jul | 23°C | 13d | 23°C | 13d |
| Aug | 22°C | 11d | 22°C | 12d |
| Sep | 16°C | 10d | 17°C | 10d |
| Oct | 10°C | 11d | 10°C | 11d |
| Nov | 3°C | 10d | 4°C | 11d |
| Dec | -1°C | 10d | 0°C | 11d |
Minsk Weather in August
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