Best time to visit Lithuania

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The best time to visit Lithuania is October

Are you looking to travel to Lithuania and want to find out when the best times to visit are? You’re in the right place! The perfect time to visit Lithuania is October due to the excellent weather conditions, and you might even find that the cost of flights and accommodation are lower than if you travel during the peak holiday seasons.

In summer, temperatures can reach as high 27℃ (80℉) in the middle of the day in Vilnius. In the colder months such as January, temperatures usually get down to an average minimum of -7℃ (19℉). Temperatures often differ in other areas of Lithuania though so you can find out more information about this below.

The longest days between sunrise and sunset in Lithuania are usually in August, so if you want to get the most out of your daytime activities, be sure to plan your visit around this time. July sees the most amount of rain in a month if you’re ok with chancing getting drenched, so if you’re looking to stay dry, visit in September instead.

Learn everything you need to know to help you decide when to go to Lithuania below, and don’t forget to use the awesome travel tools we know and love to help you find the best deals and make booking your vacation a breeze!

Warmest month

July

Least rainfall

September

Most daylight

August

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Lithuania seasons

Before you plan your trip, it’s important to know when the seasons are as they may be different to yours depending on where you’re travelling from. Lithuania is in the Northern hemisphere, so the seasons fall on:

Season Months
Summer June to August
Autumn/fall September to November
Winter December to February
Spring March to May

Best time to visit the top destinations in Lithuania

We’ve put together a breakdown of the average minimum and maximum temperatures by month, as well as the best times to visit for each. To learn more about these destinations including detailed climate breakdowns and much more, click or tap the city/destination name below.

CityBest time to visitJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
VilniusOctober
-3℃
-7℃
-1℃
-6℃
4℃
-2℃
12℃
3℃
18℃
8℃
21℃
11℃
23℃
13℃
23℃
12℃
17℃
9℃
10℃
3℃
5℃
1℃
-0℃
-4℃
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Top FAQs

Lithuania is in Europe.

Check out these guides for the top must-see destinations in Lithuania:

The warmest month of the year in Vilnius, one of the most popular places to visit in Lithuania, is July.
The driest month of the year in Vilnius, Lithuania, is usually around September each year.

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