Vilnius Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to very cold in Vilnius. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 24°C (75°F) in July, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold 0°C (32°F) during cooler months like January.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 14°C (57°F) in July to around -6°C (21°F) during January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Vilnius has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 775 mm (31 in) of rain/snowfall annually. While rainfall varies throughout the year, each season offers its own charm. July brings wetter days averaging 95 mm (3.7 in) of precipitation, spread over 14 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month March experiences a drier climate, with about 49 mm (1.9 in) of snow/rainfall spread across 14 snowy/rainy days. For more details, please visit our Vilnius Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Vilnius. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.0 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 0.8 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Vilnius.

The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 90%. In June, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 65%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year

The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 2 m/s (4 knots) in July and August to 4 m/s (8 knots) in January, November and December. What does this mean?

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)