Orsha
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Generally suitable with routine precautions
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Belarus.
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Orsha month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Orsha are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 22–23°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 23°C), January the coldest (average low -7°C), and July the wettest (about 108 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -2.3 | -6.8 | 51 | 1.6 |
| February | -1.0 | -6.5 | 42 | 3.6 |
| March | 5.0 | -3.1 | 44 | 6.5 |
| April | 11.7 | 2.1 | 51 | 8.7 |
| May | 17.2 | 7.0 | 68 | 11.4 |
| June | 22.3 | 12.5 | 78 | 12.8 |
| July | 23.1 | 14.1 | 108 | 12.2 |
| August | 22.9 | 13.4 | 68 | 11.5 |
| September | 17.5 | 9.1 | 59 | 8.5 |
| October | 10.3 | 4.2 | 69 | 4.7 |
| November | 3.4 | -0.5 | 61 | 1.9 |
| December | -0.2 | -3.7 | 58 | 0.9 |
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Previously
- Documented history · 1067
Orsha was first mentioned in 1067 as Rsha, making it one of the oldest towns in Belarus.
- Documented history · 1320
The town was named after the river, which was originally also named Rsha, probably from a Baltic root *rus 'slowly flowing.' In 1320, Orsha became a part of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania.
- Documented history · 1398
Between 1398–1407, the Orsha castle was built.
- Documented history · 1514
On 8 September 1514 the famous Battle of Orsha occurred, between allied Grand Duchy of Lithuania with Kingdom of Poland and Muscovite army.
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01 · OverviewOrsha, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Orsha took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Orsha
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Orsha
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Orsha
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Orsha
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01 · Q&AWhere is Orsha located and what are its coordinates?
Orsha is situated in Belarus at geographic coordinates 54.5136, 30.4036, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Orsha?
Orsha has a recorded population of approximately 101,662 and observes the Europe/Minsk time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Orsha?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Orsha include BE, Russian, with BYN used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Orsha?
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