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Best time to visit Vilnius: month by month
Short answer
May to September is best, with highs of about 16–24°C and long evenings; in June it stays light until after 22:00. Winters are cold, with highs around −1 to 0°C and lows near −5 to −6°C (often colder), but the Christmas tree and market on Cathedral Square draw visitors in December.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0°C | -5°C | 18 | low |
| Feb | 0°C | -6°C | 11 | low |
| Mar | 6°C | -3°C | 9 | low |
| Apr | 11°C | 2°C | 13 | low |
| May | 16°C | 6°C | 14 | medium |
| Jun | 23°C | 13°C | 10 | high |
| Jul | 24°C | 15°C | 11 | high |
| Aug | 23°C | 14°C | 13 | high |
| Sep | 17°C | 9°C | 9 | medium |
| Oct | 12°C | 5°C | 13 | low |
| Nov | 4°C | 0°C | 13 | low |
| Dec | -1°C | -5°C | 18 | medium |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Mar–May)
Cool, with highs rising from about 6°C in March to 16°C in May; quieter and cheaper, with blossom in May.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Mild to warm at about 23–24°C, with long days and occasional thunderstorms (10–13 rainy days a month).
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
September (about 17°C) is pleasant; October (about 12°C) brings colour, November turns cold and grey at about 4°C.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Cold and snowy, with highs of about −1 to 0°C and lows near −5 to −6°C, sometimes −10°C or colder; Christmas market in December.
Events worth planning around
- Kaziuko Mugė, the St Casimir's Fair (early March)
- Užupis Independence Day (1 April)
- Vilnius City Fiesta (September)
- Christmas tree and market on Cathedral Square (December)
When to avoid
January and February are cold and dark, with short days; Trakai is very busy on summer weekends.
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Common questions
What is the best time to visit Vilnius?
May to September, with highs of about 16–24°C and long evenings.
How cold is Vilnius in winter?
Highs are around −1 to 0°C and lows about −5°C, often colder, with snow.
When is the Kaziuko Fair?
In early March, around St Casimir's Day, with crafts and food stalls across the Old Town.