Best Time to Visit Vilnius, Vilnius, Lithuania
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Vilnius.
Vilnius does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (July, 17.4°C / 63.3°F) and driest (February, 32 mm / 1.3 in) months. The drier stretch runs through October–November and January–May; the wetter half falls in June–September and December. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from -4.5°C / 23.9°F in January to 17.4°C / 63.3°F in July, with rainfall from 32 mm / 1.3 in (February) to 83 mm / 3.3 in (July). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Vilnius, Vilnius, Lithuania's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Vilnius's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| August | 16.8°C62.2°F | 67 mm2.6″ | — |
| May | 12.8°C55°F | 50 mm2″ | — |
| June | 15.9°C60.6°F | 73 mm2.9″ | — |
No month at Vilnius matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Vilnius?
Vilnius doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on February (driest, ~32 mm / 1.3 in) and July (warmest, 17.4°C / 63.3°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from Lithuania's national average.
When is the rainy season in Vilnius?
The rainy season at Vilnius, Vilnius runs through June–September and December, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 51 mm / 2 in. The wettest single month is July (83 mm / 3.3 in).
What is the driest month in Vilnius?
The driest month in Vilnius is February, averaging about 32 mm / 1.3 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages -3.5°C / 25.7°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Vilnius?
The least comfortable months for travel to Vilnius — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, June, July, August, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 83 mm / 3.3 in in July, and the coldest month averages -4.5°C / 23.9°F.
Is Vilnius climate different from Lithuania overall?
Yes, usually. Our Vilnius figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Lithuania figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Vilnius specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.