The month in detail
What to expect in August
Summer in Vilnius brings pleasant temperatures (23°C) and long sunny days (7.9h of sunshine). Expect rain on 34% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if June (8.0/10) remains theoretically better.
August ranks 2 out of 12 months in Vilnius. Compared to July: 5 pts fewer rainy days, −0.6h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in August
UV index
5 · moderate
protect during midday hours
Feels like
comfortable
13°
Daylight
14.7h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 25
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Is August the right month?
The best month in Vilnius is June (8.0/10), 0.1 pt higher than August.
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Plan your trip
Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Hotels & rentals · Vilnius
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a beach holiday.
Country · Lithuania
🗣️LanguageLituanien
💶CurrencyEuro (€)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘModerate · 3/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTemperate oceanic
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthJune · 23°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 0°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘJuly · 39%
🏖️ Beach holiday
📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept
🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée
🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days
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Location
Where is Vilnius ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
LithuaniaTemperate oceanic climate with a 8.0 → 0.7 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
54.69°N · 25.28°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Vilnius?
June is the best month with 23.0°C highs, 13.0°C lows, 8.8h of sunshine and 33.0% rainy days. The months of June & July offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Vilnius get in June?
Vilnius averages 8.8 sunshine hours per day in June. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 7.5/10.
What is the rainiest month in Vilnius?
December is the most unfavourable month with December has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Vilnius in June?
In June, overnight lows reach 13.0°C, while afternoon highs average 23.0°C.
Is Vilnius good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Vilnius scores 0.8/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains June with a score of 7.5/10.
When should you avoid Vilnius?
December is the most difficult month to visit Vilnius, with December has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Do you need sun protection in Vilnius in August?
The average UV index reaches 5 in August in Vilnius (moderate), with about 14.7h of daylight. Protect during midday hours.