Best time to visit Vilnius
Re-score for me — drag the dial — every chart on the page recolours live for your heat limit 27°C
Default 27 °C is the upper edge of the Holiday Climate Index "ideal comfort" band (Scott, Rutty, Amelung & Tang, 2016). Above this, most warm-tourism travellers report measurable discomfort.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme cold overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme cold overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme cold overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme cold overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme cold overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme cold overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.
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Tours in Vilnius
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Jim's 4x Capital Fridays Vilnius, Trakai, Kaunas and Kernavė - 2
Vilnius to Riga - Sightseeing transfer - 3
Vilnius Private Walking Tour with a Local - 4
Vilnius Private Walking Tour - 5
Day tour From Vilnius to Belarus border a frozen corner of Europe - 6
Totally private Walking Tour in Vilnius
Last refreshed 2026-06-28.
Similar climatesTrakai99% · Kaunas95% · Riga92%
Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Vilnius (apparent temperature, rain hours, sunshine — matched within the same trip-profile). The ±N chip compares each match's typical score for the current month against Vilnius's. Based on the 2020-2024 climatology, not this year's actual weather.
Month-by-month
| Month | Temp °C | Feels °C | Rain days | Rain h | Rain h/day | Humidity | Wind km/h | Sun h | UV | Interest | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -4–0 | -5 | 15 | 213 | 14.2 | 86% | 22 | 45 | — | Quiet | 2 |
| Feb | -3–2 | -3 | 13 | 160 | 12.3 | 80% | 22 | 87 | 1 | Quiet | 3 |
| Mar | -1–7 | 2 | 8 | 108 | 13.5 | 61% | 20 | 173 | 2 | Quiet | 5 |
| Apr | 2–11 | 8 | 11 | 154 | 14.0 | 61% | 21 | 187 | 3 | Quiet | 5 |
| May | 7–17 | 14 | 12 | 138 | 11.5 | 55% | 19 | 264 | 4 | Quiet | 7 |
| Jun | 13–23 | 22 | 12 | 120 | 10.0 | 57% | 16 | 295 | 5 | Quiet | 8 |
| Jul | 15–24 | 23 | 12 | 141 | 11.8 | 59% | 18 | 289 | 5 | Quiet | 8 |
| Aug | 14–24 | 24 | 12 | 132 | 11.0 | 62% | 17 | 259 | 4 | Peak | 8 |
| Sep | 10–18 | 17 | 8 | 101 | 12.6 | 65% | 18 | 204 | 3 | Busy | 8 |
| Oct | 6–12 | 9 | 14 | 149 | 10.6 | 77% | 21 | 121 | 1 | Moderate | 5 |
| Nov | 1–5 | 1 | 13 | 165 | 12.7 | 85% | 19 | 46 | — | Peak | 3 |
| Dec | -3–0 | -4 | 14 | 181 | 12.9 | 88% | 20 | 31 | — | Moderate | 3 |
UV Index in Vilnius by Month
UV index in Vilnius peaks at 5 (moderate) in June, dropping to 0 (low) in January.
Best months in detail
June
8/1013–23°C · 12 rain days (120h) · 295 sun hours · 57% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 5 (moderate)
July
8/1015–24°C · 12 rain days (141h) · 289 sun hours · 59% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (high)
August
8/1014–24°C · 12 rain days (132h) · 259 sun hours · 62% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 4 (moderate)
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January
2/10-4–0°C (feels -5°C) · 15 rain days (213h) · 45 sun hours · 86% humidity · Quiet crowd
February
3/10-3–2°C (feels -3°C) · 13 rain days (160h) · 87 sun hours · 80% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 1 (low)
March
5/10-1–7°C (feels 2°C) · 8 rain days (108h) · 173 sun hours · 61% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low)
April
5/102–11°C (feels 8°C) · 11 rain days (154h) · 187 sun hours · 61% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 3 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 4 (moderate)
May
7/107–17°C (feels 14°C) · 12 rain days (138h) · 264 sun hours · 55% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 4 (moderate)
September
8/1010–18°C (feels 17°C) · 8 rain days (101h) · 204 sun hours · 65% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 3 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 4 (moderate)
October
5/106–12°C (feels 9°C) · 14 rain days (149h) · 121 sun hours · 77% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 1 (low)
November
3/101–5°C (feels 1°C) · 13 rain days (165h) · 46 sun hours · 85% humidity · Peak crowd
December
3/10-3–0°C (feels -4°C) · 14 rain days (181h) · 31 sun hours · 88% humidity · Moderate crowd
Frequently asked questions about visiting Vilnius
When is the best time to visit Vilnius?
June is the highest-scoring month (8/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 13–23°C (12 rainy days). The top three months by score are June, July, August.
What is the worst time to visit Vilnius?
January is the lowest-scoring month (2/10). Typical conditions: -4–0°C (15 rainy days).
When are crowds lowest in Vilnius?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in March and peaks in November. Interest tracks both in-trip visitors and lead-time planners, so treat it as a "destination is on people's minds" signal rather than literal arrivals.
Which months in Vilnius have good weather but fewer tourists?
June (climate 8/10, crowd index 11) and July (climate 8/10, crowd index 28) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.
What is the UV index in Vilnius by month?
UV peaks at 5 (moderate) in June and is lowest in January at 0 (low). Monthly peak values: Jan —, Feb 1, Mar 2, Apr 3, May 4, Jun 5, Jul 5, Aug 4, Sep 3, Oct 1, Nov —, Dec —.
What is the UV index in Vilnius in June?
June is the peak UV month in Vilnius, with a daily-peak UV index of 5 (moderate). Standard sun protection — sunglasses and light SPF — is recommended.
How high can UV get in Vilnius on the sunniest days?
Most days look like the monthly average, but on the sunniest ~1 in 10 days UV climbs higher than the mean suggests. July is the worst case: typical days average UV 5 (moderate), but the top 10% of days reach UV 6 (high) — and even higher. Months where the sunniest days routinely exceed the typical reading: April, July, September. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.
Is air quality in Vilnius bad for travelers?
PM2.5 (fine-particle pollution) exceeds the WHO sensitive-group guideline (15 µg/m³) in 5 months: January, February, March, November, December. The worst month is March with a typical-day mean of 13 µg/m³ (moderate); on the worst 10% of days PM2.5 reaches 21 µg/m³ (unhealthy for sensitive) and higher. People with asthma, heart conditions, or sensitive children may want to avoid these months or limit outdoor activity. Source: CAMS via Open-Meteo.