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Climate in Vilnius

Vilnius, Lithuania has a humid continental climate. The annual average temperature is about 5°C and the city receives roughly 680 mm of precipitation across 75 rainy days a year, with around 1914 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jul (highs near 21.4°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near -11.5°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Climate zone
Humid Continental
Comfort score
63/100

Climate overview

Vilnius, Lithuania has a humid continental climate. The annual average temperature is about 5°C and the city receives roughly 680 mm of precipitation across 75 rainy days a year, with around 1914 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jul (highs near 21.4°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near -11.5°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16.

Climate zone

Köppen-style classification derived deterministically from latitude and regional precipitation regime.

Climate zone

Vilnius is classified as Humid Continental. This reflects its annual temperature range and the seasonal pattern of its rainfall.

Average temperatures

Annual averages and seasonal extremes.

Average temperatures

  • Annual average5°C
  • Warmest monthJul (21.4°C)
  • Coldest monthJan (-11.5°C)
  • Comfort score63/100

Rainfall overview

Annual precipitation and how it is distributed across the year.

Rainfall overview

Vilnius receives about 680 mm of precipitation a year over roughly 75 rainy days. The wettest month is Jun and the driest is Jan.

Sunshine overview

Estimated annual sunshine and its seasonal pattern.

Sunshine overview

Vilnius sees an estimated 1914 hours of sunshine a year, concentrated in the warmer months around Jul.

Monthly climate table

Month-by-month estimates of temperature, rainfall, rainy days, and sunshine.

Monthly climate table

Vilnius monthly climate table
MonthHighLowRainRainy DaysSunshine
Jan-0.5°C-11.5°C35 mm4122 h
Feb1°C-10°C35 mm4131 h
Mar5°C-6°C44 mm5146 h
Apr10.5°C-0.5°C56 mm6167 h
May16°C5°C73 mm8171 h
Jun20°C9°C85 mm9176 h
Jul21.4°C10.4°C82 mm9183 h
Aug20°C9°C76 mm8190 h
Sep16°C5°C59 mm7184 h
Oct10.5°C-0.5°C50 mm6167 h
Nov5°C-6°C47 mm5146 h
Dec1°C-10°C38 mm4131 h

Best months to visit

Months with the mildest temperatures and lower rainfall, by the deterministic comfort heuristic. Not a tourism ranking.

Best months to visit

By temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Vilnius are Jul, Aug, Jun. Conditions vary year to year — verify with a current forecast before booking.

Seasonal summary

Average conditions by season.

Seasonal summary

  • Winter

    1°C / -10°C

    108 mm rain

  • Spring

    11°C / 0°C

    173 mm rain

  • Summer

    20°C / 9°C

    243 mm rain

  • Autumn

    11°C / 0°C

    156 mm rain

Climate comfort score

A 0–100 composite of temperature balance, rainfall, sunshine, seasonality, and winter/summer extremes; higher means more comfortable. Used consistently across the platform.

Climate comfort score

Vilnius has a climate comfort score of 63/100, a comfortable year-round climate by this measure. The score weights mild temperatures most, then rainfall balance, sunshine, low seasonality, and the absence of extreme winter cold or summer heat.

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