When is the best time to visit Lithuania?

The best time to visit depends on where you go. Curonian Spit: May & June; Hill of Crosses: May & June; Kaunas: September & August; Klaipėda: July & August; Šiauliai: May & June; Trakai Island Castle: August & September.

Which month is best overall in Lithuania?

Averaged across our 7 destinations in Lithuania, the strongest months are September, May, August. Individual places can shift a month or two earlier or later — each destination page lists its own peak.

How are the Lithuania travel scores calculated?

Every city is rated 0-10 per month using ERA5 climate normals - temperature, precipitation, humidity, daylight, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

Best Time to Visit Lithuania: Weather by Month

01 · Lithuania

About Lithuania

A green Baltic country of lakes and pine forest, Lithuania has a short, dune-backed coast. Vilnius charms with a large baroque old town, Kaunas has a lively interwar character, and the Curonian Spit and the Hill of Crosses are among the country's best-known sights. June to August is the warmest and liveliest season for cities and coast; spring and autumn are mild and quiet, and winter is cold with snow, Christmas markets and cozy old-town cafes.

Did you know?

Lithuania was the first Soviet republic to declare independence, in March 1990.
The Curonian Spit, shared with Russia, is a UNESCO-listed ribbon of sand dunes that reach around 60 metres high.
The Hill of Crosses near Šiauliai carries tens of thousands of crosses left by pilgrims since the 19th century.

Weather

Lithuania: weather by month

Warmest month: August (20°C). Wettest: July (122 mm). Best overall score: September (9.6/10).

Month	Avg temp	Rain	Sunny days	Score
January	-2°C	81 mm	4	3.2/10
February	0°C	64 mm	6	4.4/10
March	2°C	29 mm	21	7.4/10
April	7°C	74 mm	19	7.1/10
May	13°C	52 mm	28	9.1/10
June	18°C	99 mm	28	8.3/10
July	19°C	122 mm	28	7.8/10
August	20°C	66 mm	30	8.9/10
September	15°C	32 mm	24	9.6/10
October	9°C	76 mm	14	6.2/10
November	2°C	47 mm	4	4.9/10
December	-1°C	69 mm	1	3.3/10

Travel Tips

01Best time & timing: The strongest months are September, May, August: September peaks at 9.6/10, while January drops to 3.2/10.
02Weather & what to pack: 15°C and 32 mm of rain shape a typical September here. Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
03Crowds & value: Book early for August, the busiest stretch; May is the value window at 9.1/10.

Things to do in Lithuania

Lithuania. Live activities and tours from GetYourGuide, matched to this destination.

FAQ

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Lithuania?: The best time to visit depends on where you go. Curonian Spit: May & June; Hill of Crosses: May & June; Kaunas: September & August; Klaipėda: July & August; Šiauliai: May & June; Trakai Island Castle: August & September.
Which month is best overall in Lithuania?: Averaged across our 7 destinations in Lithuania, the strongest months are September, May, August. Individual places can shift a month or two earlier or later — each destination page lists its own peak.
Which cities in Lithuania does bestime.to cover?: We currently score 7 destinations in Lithuania: Curonian Spit, Hill of Crosses, Kaunas, Klaipėda, Šiauliai, Trakai Island Castle, Vilnius.
How are the Lithuania travel scores calculated?: Every city is rated 0-10 per month using ERA5 climate normals - temperature, precipitation, humidity, daylight, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

Climate data: Open-Meteo ERA5 historical archive, the five most recent complete years (2021–2025). Scores are monthly averages for that window, not forecasts, and short-window precipitation can differ from longer-term normals. “Sunny days” count days with at least 6 hours of measured sunshine — they are not dry days.

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