The month in detail
What to expect in December
Winter in Vilnius is cool (34°F during the day). Days are short (0.8h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. Expect rain on 35% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
December ranks 9 out of 12 months in Vilnius. Compared to November: −7°F daytime.
This month's conditions
What it's like in December
UV index
0 · low
no protection needed
Feels like
dry air
-2°
Daylight
7.0h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 30
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Is December the right month?
The best month in Vilnius is June (8.0/10), 7.2 pts higher than December.
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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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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 trip.
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 · 73°F
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 32°F
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘJuly · 39%
🏖️ Beach trip
📅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 73°F highs, 55°F 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 55°F, while afternoon highs average 73°F.
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 December?
The average UV index reaches 0 in December in Vilnius (low), with about 7.0h of daylight. No protection needed.