Climate guide for Šiauliai, Lithuania

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About Šiauliai

Šiauliai's Hill of Crosses draws pilgrims and visitors to a small hill covered with tens of thousands of crosses, crucifixes and carvings. The city itself keeps the Cathedral of the Disciples, the iron fox sculpture and a bicycle museum, and the Kurtuvėnai park and the coast are within reach. May to September is the best weather; the hill is atmospheric in snow, and the city is a practical stop between Riga and Kaunas.

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Travel Tips

01Best time & timing
Climate scores swing from 2.8/10 in January to 8.4/10 in May; the safest picks are May, June, September.
02Weather & what to pack
Expect around 12°C and 57 mm of rain in May, with roughly 27 bright days. Pack a mid-weight jacket and shoes you can walk in all day.
03Crowds & value
Peak-season pricing concentrates in May. For better value, September scores 8.0/10 at lower-season rates.

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When to visit Šiauliai: the short answer

The best time to visit Šiauliai is May, followed by June, September. Those months combine the most usable temperatures with the fewest lost days to rain: May averages 12°C with 57 mm of rain and about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are January, December.

Across the year Šiauliai swings from -3°C in January to 19°C in August, a 22-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 31 mm in March to 122 mm in July. That is the whole planning problem in one sentence: Šiauliai is not equally good year-round, and the difference between the best and worst month here is 5.6 points on a 10-point scale.

Warmest month: August (19°C). Coolest: January (-3°C). Driest: March (31 mm). Wettest: July (122 mm).

Šiauliai month by month

January in Šiauliai — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 2.8/10

January averages -3°C (26°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.

At 65 mm of water-equivalent precipitation this is a snowy month at resort level — that is snowpack, not lost days — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 7.3 hours of daylight.

It scores 2.8/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 8.4/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.

Flexible dates? May scores 5.6 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

February in Šiauliai — off-season conditions

Hardest · 3.8/10

February averages 0°C (31°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.

At 54 mm of water-equivalent precipitation this is a snowy month at resort level — that is snowpack, not lost days — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.2 hours of daylight.

It scores 3.8/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 8.4/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.

Flexible dates? May scores 4.6 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

March in Šiauliai: mixed conditions, plan around the weather

Trade-offs · 5.5/10

At 1°C (35°F) this is proper winter weather in March: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.

With around 31 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.4 hours of daylight fill the rest.

That is 5.5/10 on the same scale — 7th of 12 months, versus 8.4/10 for the best month here.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip.

If your dates are flexible, May is materially better in Šiauliai — 2.9 points higher on the same scale.

April in Šiauliai: mixed conditions, plan around the weather

Trade-offs · 6.5/10

April averages 6°C (43°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

Rainfall runs 56 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 13.9 hours of daylight.

It scores 6.5/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 8.4/10 in the destination's best month.

Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.

Flexible dates? May scores 1.9 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

May: the best month of the year in Šiauliai

Best window · 8.4/10

Expect 12°C (53°F) in May. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.

Budget for roughly 57 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 16 hours of daylight to work around it.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Šiauliai at 8.4/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Budget for peak pricing, and crowds are moderate. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.

June in Šiauliai: strong conditions, 2nd of 12

Good · 8.3/10

June averages 17°C (62°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Rainfall runs 84 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 17.3 hours of daylight.

It scores 8.3/10 here, 2nd of 12 months, against 8.4/10 in the destination's best month.

Plan for peak pricing, with crowds are moderate. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.

July in Šiauliai — reliably good (5th best month)

Good · 7.6/10

July averages 17°C (63°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Monthly rainfall reaches 122 mm — wet for this destination — but about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.

It scores 7.6/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 8.4/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.

August holds up well in Šiauliai — 4th best month

Good · 7.9/10

Temperatures hover around 19°C (66°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

Budget for roughly 85 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 18 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.8 hours of daylight to work around it.

That is 7.9/10 on the same scale — 4th of 12 months, versus 8.4/10 for the best month here.

Budget for peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.

September in Šiauliai: strong conditions, 3rd of 12

Good · 8/10

Temperatures hover around 14°C (57°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

With around 42 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.4 hours of daylight fill the rest.

That is 8/10 on the same scale — 3rd of 12 months, versus 8.4/10 for the best month here.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.

October in Šiauliai: mixed conditions, plan around the weather

Trade-offs · 5.5/10

October averages 8°C (46°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

Rainfall runs 56 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.1 hours of daylight.

It scores 5.5/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 8.4/10 in the destination's best month.

Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.

Flexible dates? May scores 2.9 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

November in Šiauliai — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 4.3/10

November averages 2°C (35°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.

Expect 43 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 7.9 daylight hours.

It scores 4.3/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 8.4/10 in the destination's best month.

Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip.

Flexible dates? May scores 4.1 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

December in Šiauliai — the hardest end of the year

Hardest · 2.9/10

At -2°C (28°F) this is proper winter weather in December: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.

62 mm of water-equivalent precipitation makes this a snowy month at resort level; what falls stays as snow, with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 6.7 hours of daylight.

That is 2.9/10 on the same scale — 11th of 12 months, versus 8.4/10 for the best month here.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, May is materially better in Šiauliai — 5.5 points higher on the same scale.

FAQ

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Šiauliai, Lithuania?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Šiauliai are May, June, September. May is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 8.4/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
What is the weather like in Šiauliai year-round?
Šiauliai has a climate profile suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Average monthly temperatures range from -3°C in January to 19°C in August, with Ideal Weather scores between 2.8 and 8.4 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Šiauliai?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Šiauliai are January (2.8/10), December (2.9/10), February (3.8/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
When is the rainy season in Šiauliai?
July is the wettest month in Šiauliai, averaging about 122 mm of rainfall. March is the driest, at roughly 31 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Šiauliai?
June sees the most sun in Šiauliai, with about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Šiauliai a good destination for sightseeing and cultural travel?
Šiauliai is well suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (May, June, September) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Šiauliai calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Šiauliai: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and days with 6+ hours of sunshine - weighted for sightseeing and cultural travel.

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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