Average Monthly Sunshine in Vilnius

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Vilnius receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Vilnius varies. It peaks at 241 hours in May and drops to 25 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1588 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Vilnius serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 8.0 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 0.8 hours of daily sunlight.

Vilnius’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Vilnius enjoys an average of 1588 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In contrast, Brussels, Belgium, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Boston, USA, enjoys 2629 hours of sunshine annually, with distinct seasons and many bright, sunny days.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

Other climate information

July, Vilnius’s wettest month, receives 95 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 5°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Vilnius Precipitation page.