Climate in Vilnius — Annual Weather Overview
Vilnius has a continental climate — hot summers, cold winters and moderate rainfall. The hottest month is August (average high 23.4°C) and the coolest is December (-0.2°C). The seasons are strongly defined — a 23.6°C swing between August highs and December lows. Annual rainfall totals around 800mm. August is the wettest month at 100.9mm, while March averages just 34.0mm. Average daily sunshine is 7.3 hours.
**Spring (March, April, May):** average highs 10.9°C, 175mm rain. **Summer (June, July, August):** average highs 23.3°C, 269mm rain. **Autumn (September, October, November):** average highs 11.4°C, 172mm rain. **Winter (December, January, February):** average highs 0.5°C, 184mm rain.
Vilnius — Monthly Temperatures
Vilnius — Monthly Rainfall
✅ Best months to visit
January to November
ℹ️ No months to avoid
Weather in Vilnius stays reasonable all year.
Vilnius weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun/day | Rainy days | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.7°C | -3.3°C | 79.4mm | 1.9h | 15 | 8/10 |
| February | 1.1°C | -4.3°C | 47.1mm | 4.5h | 12 | 8/10 |
| March | 6.0°C | -2.0°C | 34.0mm | 7.5h | 8 | 10/10 |
| April | 10.8°C | 1.8°C | 48.7mm | 8.6h | 11 | 10/10 |
| May | 15.8°C | 6.0°C | 92.2mm | 10.8h | 12 | 10/10 |
| June | 23.1°C | 13.1°C | 90.9mm | 13.2h | 12 | 10/10 |
| July | 23.3°C | 14.3°C | 77.4mm | 12.6h | 10 | 10/10 |
| August | 23.4°C | 14.3°C | 100.9mm | 10.8h | 12 | 9/10 |
| September | 17.4°C | 9.3°C | 44.4mm | 9.0h | 8 | 10/10 |
| October | 11.9°C | 6.0°C | 68.3mm | 5.3h | 14 | 10/10 |
| November | 4.9°C | 1.2°C | 59.4mm | 2.1h | 13 | 8/10 |
| December | -0.2°C | -3.8°C | 57.8mm | 1.3h | 14 | 6/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of climate does Vilnius have?
Vilnius has a continental climate — hot summers, cold winters and moderate rainfall. Average highs range from -0.2°C in December to 23.4°C in August.
What is the hottest month in Vilnius?
August is the hottest month in Vilnius, with average highs of 23.4°C and lows of 14.3°C.
What is the coldest month in Vilnius?
December is the coolest month, with average highs of -0.2°C and lows of -4.3°C.
What is the wettest month in Vilnius?
August is the wettest month, averaging 100.9mm of rainfall over around 12 rainy days.
How much rain does Vilnius get per year?
Vilnius receives around 800mm of rain per year. The driest month is March (34.0mm).
When is the best time to visit Vilnius?
The best time to visit Vilnius is January to November. See the full month-by-month guide →
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Climate data sourced from Open-Meteo (open source, open data licence). Monthly averages calculated from 2020–2023 historical data. Weather can be unpredictable — always check a live forecast before travelling.