Vilnius weather
11-year climate averages (2015–2025), month by month
Vilnius in october
Current month averages, based on 11 complete years of records (2015–2025). Read the full guide →
Vilnius sits at 54°41′N 25°16′E in Lithuania, in Europe. Its climate profile is shaped by these coordinates — and the 11 complete years of records below (2015–2025) reveal exactly how each season feels on the ground.
Below, you'll find monthly averages for temperature, rainfall and sunshine, drawn from the Open-Meteo Archive. Every month links to a full guide with what to pack, where to stay, and when to arrive.
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Vilnius weather by month
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Vilnius weather — FAQ
Q01When is the best time to visit Vilnius?
When is the best time to visit Vilnius?
The best months to visit Vilnius are May, June, August, September. Užupis Republic Day on April 1 unlocks the bohemian enclave's constitution wall; late May brings Vilnius Culture Night with 200 free courtyard events across the Old Town.
Q02What is the hottest month in Vilnius?
What is the hottest month in Vilnius?
August runs the highest averages in Vilnius, with typical daytime highs of 23°C (73°F). Locals abandon the city for Trakai lake beaches; the Neris riverside at Vingis Park fills with kvass vendors by 4pm.
Q03What is the coldest month in Vilnius?
What is the coldest month in Vilnius?
January brings the lowest averages, with daytime highs near -1°C (31°F). Cathedral Square ice rink runs December through February; Kaziukas craft fair on March 4 signals the thaw regardless of temperature.
Q04Which month has the most rain in Vilnius?
Which month has the most rain in Vilnius?
July typically records the highest monthly rainfall — around 117mm on average. August thunderstorms hit fast in late afternoon; Old Town cobbles at Pilies gatvė turn treacherous within minutes.
Q05What is the climate like in Vilnius?
What is the climate like in Vilnius?
Vilnius, Lithuania has mild summers, freezing winters, moderate seasonal rainfall. Skip the Old Town restaurants and eat cepelinai at Etno Dvaras in Pilaitė or šaltibarščiai at Bernelių Užeiga near the train station. The Halės Turgus market in Naujininkas sells smoked eel and juodoji duona from Trakai. Trolleybus 2 crosses three eras of architecture in twenty minutes. Winter fog off the Neris settles in Žvėrynas but rarely reaches Antakalnis hill. You can read the detailed month-by-month breakdown on this page.