May · Lithuania
Best time to visit Vilnius in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Vilnius in May
Average temperature 13°C, 52 mm of rain, about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 63% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
9.1/10
Ranked #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 13°C
- Rainfall
- 52 mm
- Humidity
- 63%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 28
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Vilnius scores 9.1/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around 13°C, 52 mm of rain, and roughly 28 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.
May in Vilnius — one of the year's strongest windows (2nd)
May averages 13°C (55°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 52 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 16.1 hours of daylight.
A 9.1/10 puts this among the year's best months in Vilnius (2nd of 12); only September scores higher, at 9.6/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Vilnius in May?
- In May, Vilnius averages 13°C, 52 mm of rain, and about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.1/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Vilnius?
- May earns a 9.1/10 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 May?
- Expect about 52 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 63% and there are about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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