Vilnius Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Vilnius. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Now, let’s explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Generally, Vilnius experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 775 mm yearly.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm)

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.

July, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 24°C. The city receives 219 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 5°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Vilnius Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Lithuania

The map below shows the annual precipitation across Lithuania. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Vilnius’s average annual precipitation is 775 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Toronto, Canada, annual precipitation averages [964 mm], with snowy winters and rainy summers.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average precipitation is 1347 mm, with a humid subtropical climate.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual precipitation is 1528 mm, with significant summer rains due to typhoon season.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, receives 2529 mm of annual rainfall, characteristic of its equatorial tropical rainforest climate, with consistent rainfall throughout the year and peak months during March and November.

How is Precipitation Measured?

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

Interesting weather facts

• Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters of rain falling every year.
• In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm per year, with some years recording virtually no rainfall.
• Nearly 1,650 thunderstorm cells are estimated over the planet at any given time.

For more detailed information about Vilnius’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Vilnius Climate page.