Lithuania Vilnius Weather in January — Climate Guide
January in Vilnius is low
Vilnius Weather in January — Quick Answer
As of 2026- Avg temp
- -3° / -9°
- Rainfall
- 40mm · 10 days
- Crowds
- Quiet
As of 2026, Vilnius in January averages a high of -3°C and low of -9°C with 40mm of rain over about 10 days. Deep winter. A heavy down jacket, scarf, gloves, waterproof boots, and thermal base layers.
January is low for Vilnius.
Low season and the year's best value — snowy Old Town.
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Vilnius January Weather Stats
Avg High
-3°C
Avg Low
-9°C
Rainy Days
10
40mm total
Sunshine
1h
Daily avg
Humidity
87%
humid
UV Index
0
Low
Wind
15 km/h
Gusts 38
Sea Temp
0°C
too cold to swim
Crowds
Quiet
At attractions
January Sunrise & Sunset
Air Quality
PM2.5
11 μg/m³
PM10
18 μg/m³
Status
good
Feels-Like Temperature & Wind
Feels like
Daytime
-8°C
Nighttime
-15°C
Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.
Wind
15 km/h
Max gust 38 km/h
Activities Recommended for January
January Travel Pros & Cons
Pros
- Hotels at their cheapest
- Snowy Baroque Old Town
- Quiet museums
Cons
- Cold (-3 to -9°C)
- About 7 hours of daylight
January Events & Festivals
- New Year
- Three Kings' Day (Jan 6)
Vilnius in January — Full Picture
Low season and the year's best value — snowy Old Town.
What to Wear & What to Pack
Deep winter. A heavy down jacket, scarf, gloves, waterproof boots, and thermal base layers.
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Seasonal Weather Overview
Spring (Mar·Apr·May)
11.3°C
2°C
8.3/mo
Summer (Jun·Jul·Aug)
22°C
12°C
10.7/mo
Autumn (Sep·Oct·Nov)
11°C
4°C
11/mo
Winter (Dec·Jan·Feb)
Current-1.7°C
-7.7°C
10/mo
Vilnius Monthly Weather Comparison
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun | Humid | UV | Crowd | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -3° | -9° | 10d·40mm | 1h | 87% | 0 | Quiet | Low season | |
| -2° | -9° | 9d·35mm | 2h | 84% | 1 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 4° | -3° | 8d·35mm | 4h | 78% | 2 | Quiet | Shoulder | |
| 12° | 2° | 8d·40mm | 6h | 70% | 3 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 18° | 7° | 9d·45mm | 8h | 66% | 4 | Busy | Shoulder | |
| June (long daylight) (Best) | 21° | 11° | 10d·65mm | 9h | 68% | 5 | Very busy | Peak |
| July (best of summer) (Best) | 23° | 13° | 11d·75mm | 9h | 70% | 5 | Very busy | Peak |
| August (end of summer) (Best) | 22° | 12° | 11d·75mm | 8h | 73% | 5 | Very busy | Peak |
| 17° | 8° | 10d·55mm | 6h | 78% | 3 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| 11° | 4° | 11d·55mm | 3h | 84% | 1 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 5° | 0° | 12d·50mm | 1h | 88% | 0 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 0° | -5° | 11d·45mm | 1h | 89% | 0 | Busy | Peak |
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Vilnius January Hotel Picks
Frequently Asked Questions
Is January a good time to visit Vilnius?
Vilnius in January is low. Tourist crowds are quiet and flight/hotel prices are low season.
What's the average temperature in Vilnius in January?
Vilnius January averages a high of -3°C and a low of -9°C.
Does it rain much in Vilnius in January?
Vilnius January averages 40mm of rainfall over about 10 rainy days.
What should I wear in Vilnius in January?
Deep winter. A heavy down jacket, scarf, gloves, waterproof boots, and thermal base layers.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Vilnius in January?
Vilnius January sunrise is 08:40 and sunset is 16:00, with 7h 20min of daylight.
What's the air quality like in Vilnius in January?
Vilnius January air quality (AQI) averages 35, rated Good. PM2.5 averages 11μg/m³.
What activities are recommended in Vilnius in January?
In January, Vilnius is great for Old Town (UNESCO), KGB Museum, Cathedral Square.
Is January peak season in Vilnius?
Vilnius January crowds are quiet and prices are low season. You can travel relatively comfortably without long queues.
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Why you can trust weather guide
Based in Chiang Mai for 8+ years, with 30+ countries visited across Southeast Asia, Japan, and Europe. Every detail in this guide is primary-source verified as of April 2026, with prices auto-refreshed via live exchange rate APIs. This isn't AI-generated boilerplate — it's written from the perspective of someone who has actually been there.