Vilnius Climate by Month
Vilnius has a moderate oceanic climate with mild winters and cool summers. The climate is strongly influenced by the Baltic Sea. The average maximum temperature in January is -1.9°C. Spring usually does not last very long and is fairly unpredictable. Summer usually starts in mid-May and lasts to the end of August and this is the best time of year to visit Vilnius . In July, the hottest month, it is around 23.7°C on average.
Average day and night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to very cold in Vilnius. Average daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 24°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold -0°C during cooler months like January. At night, temperatures typically average around -6°C during these months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Vilnius has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 775 mm of rain/snowfall annually. While rainfall varies throughout the year, each season offers its own charm. July brings wetter days averaging 95 mm of precipitation, spread over 14 rainy days. In contrast, March experiences a drier climate, with about 49 mm of snow/rainfall spread across 14 snowy/rainy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
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.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Vilnius.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year in Vilnius ranges from 2°C in July to 4°C in January.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
The best time of year to visit Vilnius 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:
The coldest season / winter is in the following months: January, February and December.
July has an average maximum temperature of 24°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of -0°C.
July tops the wettest month list with 95 mm of rainfall.
March is the driest month with 49 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 241 hours of sunshine.
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