GreenlyBrest: frost dates
Belarus
In Brest the last spring frost usually comes around 23 April and the first autumn frost around 13 November, which leaves about 204 frost-free days (median of 2016–2025). Tomato seedlings can go into open ground around 14 May.
| Last spring frost | around 23 April |
|---|---|
| First autumn frost | around 13 November |
| Frost-free days | 204 days |
Median of 2016–2025 for the 25 km grid cell of the city: the last day at or below 0 °C in spring and the first in autumn (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo). In a cold year a frost can come a week or two later — Greenly warns 48 hours ahead.
When to sow and plant
| Crop | Sow for seedlings | Plant out in a greenhouse | Open ground |
|---|---|---|---|
| Achocha | 28 February | 9 April | 30 April |
| Arugula | — | 12 March | sow 2 April |
| Basil | 6 April | 14 May | 4 June |
| Beet | — | 12 March | sow 2 April |
| Bell Pepper | 1 March | 14 May | 4 June |
| Black-eyed Susan | 27 February | — | 30 April |
| Bok Choy | 5 March | 9 April | 30 April |
| Broad bean | — | 12 March | sow 2 April |
| Broccoli | — | 12 March | sow 2 April |
| Brussels Sprouts | 26 January | 12 March | 2 April |
| Cabbage | — | 12 March | sow 2 April |
| Calendula | — | 12 March | sow 2 April |
| Carrot | — | — | sow 2 April |
| Cauliflower | 29 January | 12 March | 2 April |
| Celeriac | 22 January | 9 April | 30 April |
| Celery | 22 January | 9 April | 30 April |
| Celosia | 16 March | 30 April | 21 May |
| Chamomile | — | 12 March | sow 2 April |
| Chayote | 11 January | 9 April | 30 April |
| Chickpea | — | — | sow 2 April |
| Chili Pepper | 8 March | 21 May | 11 June |
| China aster | 23 March | 14 May | 4 June |
| Chives | — | — | sow 2 April |
| Cilantro | — | 12 March | sow 2 April |
| Corn | — | 9 April | sow 30 April |
| Cosmos | 16 March | 30 April | 21 May |
| Cucumber | 2 April | 14 May | 4 June |
| Daikon | — | 12 March | sow 2 April |
| Delphinium | 2 February | — | 2 April |
| Dill | — | 12 March | sow 2 April |
| Eggplant | 5 March | 14 May | 4 June |
| Florence fennel | 23 February | 9 April | 30 April |
| Garden sorrel | — | 12 March | sow 2 April |
| Green Beans | 3 March | 9 April | 30 April |
| Hyssop | — | — | sow 2 April |
| Kale | — | 12 March | sow 2 April |
| Kiwano | 22 March | 23 April | 14 May |
| Kohlrabi | — | 12 March | sow 2 April |
| Leek | 1 January | 12 March | 2 April |
| Lemon balm | — | 12 March | sow 2 April |
| Lettuce | — | 12 March | sow 2 April |
| Lisianthus | 15 December | 12 March | 2 April |
| Lovage | — | — | sow 2 April |
| Luffa | 2 April | 14 May | 4 June |
| Marigold | 26 February | 9 April | 30 April |
| Melon | 23 March | 14 May | 4 June |
| Microgreens | — | 30 April | sow 21 May |
| Moringa | 27 March | 21 May | 11 June |
| Mustard greens | — | 12 March | sow 2 April |
| Napa cabbage | 7 March | 9 April | 30 April |
| Nasturtium | 2 March | 9 April | 30 April |
| Okra | 2 April | 14 May | 4 June |
| Oregano | 11 January | 12 March | 2 April |
| Pansy | 15 January | 12 March | 2 April |
| Parsley | — | 12 March | sow 2 April |
| Parsnip | — | — | sow 2 April |
| Peanut | 7 April | 14 May | 4 June |
| Peas | — | 12 March | sow 2 April |
| Petunia | 12 March | 14 May | 4 June |
| Physalis | 9 March | 23 April | 14 May |
| Pumpkin | 17 March | 23 April | 14 May |
| Purple coneflower | 30 January | — | 2 April |
| Radish | — | — | sow 2 April |
| Sage | 22 January | 12 March | 2 April |
| Snapdragon | 6 January | 12 March | 2 April |
| Spinach | — | 12 March | sow 2 April |
| Stevia | 5 March | 23 April | 14 May |
| Stock | — | 12 March | sow 2 April |
| Sunflower | — | 30 April | sow 21 May |
| Sweet Corn | — | 9 April | sow 30 April |
| Sweet pea | 29 January | 12 March | 2 April |
| Sweet William | — | — | sow 2 April |
| Swiss Chard | — | 12 March | sow 2 April |
| Thyme | — | 12 March | sow 2 April |
| Tomato | 25 February | 23 April | 14 May |
| Turnip | — | 12 March | sow 2 April |
| Watercress | — | 12 March | sow 2 April |
| Watermelon | 12 April | 14 May | 4 June |
| Zinnia | 16 April | 21 May | 11 June |
| Zucchini | 22 March | 23 April | 14 May |
Planting out: a week after the last frost once the soil is warm enough for the crop; frost-hardy crops three weeks before it; an unheated greenhouse three weeks earlier. Seedlings are sown so they are ready on that day.
Brest: weather for the next 7 days
Forecast by Open-Meteo. Nights at or below 0 °C are marked as frost.
Weather in Brest by month
Average weather in Brest over 2016–2025: the warmest month is August, the wettest July.
| Month | Day, °C | Night, °C | Rain, mm | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1 | -3.9 | 53 | 13 |
| February | 3.4 | -2.6 | 46 | 11 |
| March | 8.2 | -0.5 | 41 | 10 |
| April | 14.1 | 3.9 | 54 | 11 |
| May | 19.2 | 8.5 | 72 | 12 |
| June | 24.4 | 13.9 | 84 | 12 |
| July | 24.7 | 15.1 | 105 | 13 |
| August | 24.9 | 14.7 | 71 | 10 |
| September | 19.9 | 11 | 66 | 10 |
| October | 13.4 | 6.2 | 61 | 11 |
| November | 6.5 | 1.8 | 43 | 11 |
| December | 2.7 | -1.2 | 56 | 13 |
Average of the daily highs and lows, rain per month and days with at least 1 mm (ERA5 via Open-Meteo, the same grid cell as the frost dates).
Planted in autumn
| Crop | Plant around |
|---|---|
| Bearded Iris | 14 October |
| Crocus | 14 October |
| Daffodil | 14 October |
| Garlic | 14 October |
| Hyacinth | 14 October |
| Lily | 14 October |
| Peony | 14 October |
| Saffron | 14 October |
| Tulip | 14 October |
| Wild garlic | 14 October |
A month before the first autumn frost, so the roots grow before winter.