Best Time to Visit
🇱🇹 Vilnius, Lithuania · Europe
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
-2°
-6°
Poor
Feb
-1°
-6°
Poor
Mar
4°
-3°
Fair
Apr
12°
2°
Great
May
17°
8°
Great
Jun
21°
12°
Great
Jul
23°
14°
Great
Aug
22°
14°
Great
Sep
17°
10°
Great
Oct
10°
5°
Good
Nov
4°
0°
Poor
Dec
0°
-4°
Poor
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -2°C | -6°C | 11 | 2h | 65% | 1 | Poor | View |
| February | -1°C | -6°C | 11 | 4h | 65% | 1 | Poor | View |
| March | 4°C | -3°C | 11 | 7h | 65% | 6 | Fair | View |
| AprilRecommended | 12°C | 2°C | 10 | 9h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| MayRecommended | 17°C | 8°C | 12 | 11h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| JuneRecommended | 21°C | 12°C | 13 | 12h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| JulyRecommended | 23°C | 14°C | 13 | 12h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| AugustRecommended | 22°C | 14°C | 12 | 11h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| SeptemberRecommended | 17°C | 10°C | 10 | 8h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| October | 10°C | 5°C | 11 | 5h | 65% | 6 | Good | View |
| November | 4°C | 0°C | 11 | 2h | 65% | 1 | Poor | View |
| December | 0°C | -4°C | 11 | 2h | 65% | 1 | Poor | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 11°C high, 2°C low
Cool to cold at 11°C (52°F), warm clothing essential. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 2°C (36°F).
Avg: 22°C high, 13°C low
Comfortable warmth at 22°C (72°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 13°C (55°F).
Avg: 10°C high, 5°C low
Cool to cold at 10°C (50°F), warm clothing essential. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 5°C (41°F).
Avg: -1°C high, -5°C low
Cool to cold at -1°C (30°F), warm clothing essential. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to -5°C (23°F).
The least favorable time to visit Vilnius is January and November. During this period, you can expect freezing temperatures, very limited sunshine.
January
Challenges: freezing temperatures, very limited sunshine
November
Challenges: freezing temperatures, very limited sunshine
December
Challenges: freezing temperatures, very limited sunshine
Note: visiting during off-peak months often means lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more authentic experience.
Packing recommendations for visiting Vilnius during the best travel months (May, August, September), when temperatures range from 11°C to 19°C:
Vilnius has a continental climate (Koppen classification: Dfb). The warmest month is July with highs of 23°C, while the coldest month is January at just -2°C. Annual rainfall averages 693mm across approximately 136 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | -2 | -1 | 4 | 12 | 17 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 17 | 10 | 4 | 0 |
| Low °C | -6 | -6 | -3 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 0 | -4 |
| Rain Days | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Rain mm | 46 | 41 | 43 | 46 | 67 | 73 | 89 | 82 | 56 | 57 | 45 | 48 |
| Sun h/day | 2 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| Humidity % | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| UV Index | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
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