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What weather to expect in Lithuania

The climate of Lithuania can be described as transitional, between maritime and continental. There are usually wet, moderate winters, and not very warm summers. Winters can be very cold, when eastern winds come from Siberia. Snow falls every year.

When speaking about the usual weather in this state, the information is relevant for example for these popular places: Alytus, Aukštaitija, Aukštaitija National Park, Birštonas, Daugai, Druskininkai, Dzūkija, Jonava, Kaunas, Klaipėda, Kretinga, Kėdainiai, Lithuania Minor, Marijampolė, Neringa, Nida, Palanga, Panevėžys, Samogitia, Sūduva, Telšiai, Trakai, Tytuvėnai, Ukmergė, Vilnius, Šiauliai.

Let's look now what weather you can expect in the area around the capital and in many other cities. The warmest month here is July, the average maximum temperature is 23.6 ℃ (74.48 ℉). The average minimum temperature in this month is 13.3 ℃ (55.94 ℉). The coldest month here is January, the average maximum temperature is -1.4 ℃ (29.48 ℉). The average minimum temperature in this month is -6.1 ℃ (21.02 ℉). The most rainy month here is December, the average number of rainy days is 19.2. The least rainy month here is March, the average number of rainy days is 11.1.

Please, keep in mind, that this is not a weather forecast, but the information about the usual weather (average). This should help you to decide, when is the best time to go to Lithuania. Read more details about the typical weather there in all individual months below:

January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December

January

Typical (usual) weather in Lithuania in January is this: The average highest temperature in Lithuania in January is -1.4 ℃ (29.48 ℉). The average lowest temperature is -6.1 ℃ (21.02 ℉). At the beginning of January you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around -0.9 ℃ (30.38 ℉). At the end of January you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around -1.05 ℃ (30.11 ℉). The average number of rainy days in January is 16.3. The average rainfall is 47.8 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 7:20 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 7:51 and at the end of the month 8:40.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it.
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February

Typical (usual) weather in Lithuania in February is this: The average highest temperature in Lithuania in February is -0.7 ℃ (30.74 ℉). The average lowest temperature is -6.4 ℃ (20.48 ℉). At the beginning of February you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around -1.05 ℃ (30.11 ℉). At the end of February you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 1.75 ℃ (35.15 ℉). The average number of rainy days in February is 13.9. The average rainfall is 37.7 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 8:40 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 9:41 and at the end of the month 10:46.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it.
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March

Typical (usual) weather in Lithuania in March is this: The average highest temperature in Lithuania in March is 4.2 ℃ (39.56 ℉). The average lowest temperature is -2.9 ℃ (26.78 ℉). At the beginning of March you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 1.75 ℃ (35.15 ℉). At the end of March you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 8.4 ℃ (47.12 ℉). The average number of rainy days in March is 11.1. The average rainfall is 42.5 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 10:46 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 11:52 and at the end of the month 12:59.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it.
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April

Typical (usual) weather in Lithuania in April is this: The average highest temperature in Lithuania in April is 12.6 ℃ (54.68 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 2.5 ℃ (36.5 ℉). At the beginning of April you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 8.4 ℃ (47.12 ℉). At the end of April you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 15.6 ℃ (60.08 ℉). The average number of rainy days in April is 13.2. The average rainfall is 42 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 12:59 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 14:05 and at the end of the month 15:08.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it.
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May

Typical (usual) weather in Lithuania in May is this: The average highest temperature in Lithuania in May is 18.6 ℃ (65.48 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 7.8 ℃ (46.04 ℉). At the beginning of May you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 15.6 ℃ (60.08 ℉). At the end of May you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 20.1 ℃ (68.18 ℉). The average number of rainy days in May is 14.3. The average rainfall is 57.9 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 15:08 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 16:05 and at the end of the month 16:49.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it.
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June

Typical (usual) weather in Lithuania in June is this: The average highest temperature in Lithuania in June is 21.6 ℃ (70.88 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 11.2 ℃ (52.16 ℉). At the beginning of June you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 20.1 ℃ (68.18 ℉). At the end of June you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 22.6 ℃ (72.68 ℉). The average number of rainy days in June is 14.4. The average rainfall is 72.1 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 16:49 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 17:14 and at the end of the month 17:13.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it.
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July

Typical (usual) weather in Lithuania in July is this: The average highest temperature in Lithuania in July is 23.6 ℃ (74.48 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 13.3 ℃ (55.94 ℉). At the beginning of July you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 22.6 ℃ (72.68 ℉). At the end of July you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 23.35 ℃ (74.03 ℉). The average number of rainy days in July is 13.1. The average rainfall is 87.9 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 17:13 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 16:47 and at the end of the month 16:02.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it.
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August

Typical (usual) weather in Lithuania in August is this: The average highest temperature in Lithuania in August is 23.1 ℃ (73.58 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 12.5 ℃ (54.5 ℉). At the beginning of August you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 23.35 ℃ (74.03 ℉). At the end of August you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 19.9 ℃ (67.82 ℉). The average number of rainy days in August is 12.8. The average rainfall is 73.6 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 16:02 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 15:05 and at the end of the month 14:03.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it.
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September

Typical (usual) weather in Lithuania in September is this: The average highest temperature in Lithuania in September is 16.7 ℃ (62.06 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 8.1 ℃ (46.58 ℉). At the beginning of September you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 19.9 ℃ (67.82 ℉). At the end of September you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 13.6 ℃ (56.48 ℉). The average number of rainy days in September is 13.7. The average rainfall is 65.6 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 14:03 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 12:58 and at the end of the month 11:52.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it.
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October

Typical (usual) weather in Lithuania in October is this: The average highest temperature in Lithuania in October is 10.5 ℃ (50.9 ℉). The average lowest temperature is 3.9 ℃ (39.02 ℉). At the beginning of October you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 13.6 ℃ (56.48 ℉). At the end of October you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 7.05 ℃ (44.69 ℉). The average number of rainy days in October is 16. The average rainfall is 55.2 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 11:52 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 10:46 and at the end of the month 9:42.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it.
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November

Typical (usual) weather in Lithuania in November is this: The average highest temperature in Lithuania in November is 3.6 ℃ (38.48 ℉). The average lowest temperature is -0.6 ℃ (30.92 ℉). At the beginning of November you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 7.05 ℃ (44.69 ℉). At the end of November you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 1.6 ℃ (34.88 ℉). The average number of rainy days in November is 18.8. The average rainfall is 48 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 9:42 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 8:42 and at the end of the month 7:52.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it.
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December

Typical (usual) weather in Lithuania in December is this: The average highest temperature in Lithuania in December is -0.4 ℃ (31.28 ℉). The average lowest temperature is -4.8 ℃ (23.36 ℉). At the beginning of December you can expect higher temperatures, the average highest temperature is around 1.6 ℃ (34.88 ℉). At the end of December you can expect lower temperatures, the average highest temperature is around -0.9 ℃ (30.38 ℉). The average number of rainy days in December is 19.2. The average rainfall is 53.4 mm (look here, what this number means). When planning your travel, please, keep in mind, that actual weather may differ from these average values. The length of the day at the beginning of this month is approximately 7:52 (hours and minutes), in the middle of the month 7:21 and at the end of the month 7:15.These numbers above are valid primarily for the capital and the area around it.
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When you read about the number of mm of rainfall, you should know this: Light rain is when the precipitation rate is less than 2.5 mm (0.1 in) per hour. For moderate rain this number is between 2.5 mm and 10 mm (0.4 in), for heavy rain it is 10 mm - 50 mm (2.0 in). Violent rain has this number higher than 50 mm per hour.