January · Lithuania
Best time to visit Vilnius in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Vilnius in January
Average temperature -2°C, 81 mm of rain, about 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 87% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
3.2/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -2°C
- Rainfall
- 81 mm
- Humidity
- 87%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 4
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Vilnius scores 3.2/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around -2°C, 81 mm of rain, and roughly 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Vilnius folds a baroque old town, the self-declared Užupis republic, and pine-covered hills into one walkable city.
January in Vilnius: expect compromises
At -2°C (28°F) this is proper winter weather in January: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
81 mm of water-equivalent precipitation makes this a snowy month at resort level; what falls stays as snow, with about 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 7.9 hours of daylight.
That is 3.2/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 9.6/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, September is materially better in Vilnius — 6.4 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Vilnius in January?
- In January, Vilnius averages -2°C, 81 mm of rain, and about 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.2/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Vilnius?
- January earns a 3.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Vilnius in January?
- Expect about 81 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 87% and there are about 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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