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Kaunas Climate by Month

Kaunas has a cold continental climate according to the Köppen climate classification. Because of its location near the Baltic Sea, its climate remains rather tempered. It can get quite wet during summer in Kaunas. In July, the city receives around 91 mm of precipitation. Yet this is also the most pleasant time of the year since July is the hottest month, most years averaging around 25°C.

Winters are generally too cold for most people. The coldest month is January with an average temperature of 1°C. The driest month is March, in which the amount of precipitation was 48 mm. Kaunas gets a total of approximately 743 mm of precipitation per year.

Average day and night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to very cold in Kaunas. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 25°C in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold 1°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging -5°C during this month.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Kaunas has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 743 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Kaunas experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 91 mm in July, the wettest month, and 48 mm in March, the driest month.

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

Sunshine over the year

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.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The best time of year to visit Kaunas in Lithuania

During the months of June, July and August you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • When is winter in Kaunas?
    The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Kaunas?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 25°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Kaunas?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 1°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Kaunas?
    July tops the wettest month list with 91 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Kaunas?
    March is the driest month with 48 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Kaunas?
    June is the sunniest month with an average of 265 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Kaunas

    Thu   Nov 21
    2°C | -1°C
    SW 22 km/h
    1.4 mm
    partly cloudy and small chance of slight snow

    partly cloudy and small chance of slight snow

    Fri   Nov 22
    2°C | -3°C
    S 18 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain

    Sat   Nov 23
    2°C | -4°C
    SW 18 km/h
    7.8 mm
    partly cloudy and  chance of snow

    partly cloudy and chance of snow