Kaunas Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Kaunas.
Climate overview of Kaunas
Winters are generally too cold for most people. The coldest month is January with an average temperature of 1°C (34°F). The driest month is March, in which the amount of precipitation was 48 mm (1.9 in). Kaunas gets a total of approximately 743 mm (29 in) of precipitation per year.
Kaunas Weather by Month
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Kaunas - and find the best time to visit.
Monthly Temperature in Kaunas
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to very cold in Kaunas. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 25°C (77°F) in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold 1°C (34°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 14°C (57°F) in July to -5°C (23°F) in January.
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Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Kaunas
Generally, Kaunas has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 743 mm (29 in) of rain/snowfall annually. Kaunas experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 91 mm (3.6 in) in July, the wettest month, and 48 mm (1.9 in) in March, the driest month. For more details, please visit our Kaunas Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
Sunshine Hours in Kaunas
Kaunas can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of June under a blue sky, with approximately 8.8 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in December, with only 1 hour of sunlight per day.
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Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Humidity in Kaunas by Month
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Kaunas.
The city experiences its highest humidity in December, reaching 89%. In June, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 67%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Wind Speed in Kaunas
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 3 m/s (6 knots) in April, May, June, July, August and September to 4 m/s (8 knots) in January, February, March, October, November and December. What does this mean?
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Best Time to Visit Kaunas
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
- Best overall: June, July and August
- Warmest weather: July and August
- Most sunshine: June and July
- Seasonal pattern: Warm summers and very cold winters
- Coldest conditions: January, with freezing nights around -5°C (23°F).
Frequently asked questions about the climate in Kaunas
What is the best time to visit Kaunas?
June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather in Kaunas. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions. Kaunas has warm summers and very cold winters.
What temperatures can I expect in Kaunas?
Daytime highs range from 1°C (34°F) in January to 25°C (77°F) in July. Nighttime lows range from -5°C (23°F) to 14°C (57°F). Temperatures vary considerably through the year.
How much rain does Kaunas get?
Annual rainfall is around 743 mm (29 in). July is the wettest month with 91 mm (3.6 in), while March is the driest with 48 mm (1.9 in).
How sunny is Kaunas?
Kaunas receives around 1,763 hours of sunshine per year. June is the sunniest month with 265 hours, while December is the cloudiest with just 30 hours.
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