Lithuania
Vilnius in January: weather & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Vilnius in January is climatically mixed. The average daily high is around -3 °C. With about 14 rainy days it is wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
22/100 · #12
Warmth
#12
Dryness
#10
Sun
#10
Published best categories: none
Vilnius · JanuaryPhoto: Diliff · CC BY-SA 3.0Climate facts
- Average high
- -3 °C
- Average low
- -9 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 14 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 1 h/day
- Humidity
- 97 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December | -2 | -6 | 13 | 56 | 0.5 | 97 | 2.3 | 23 |
| January (selected) | -3 | -9 | 14 | 54 | 0.7 | 97 | 2.4 | 22 |
| February | -2 | -8 | 12 | 46 | 1.6 | 96 | 2.4 | 27 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: January (22/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December | +1 | +1.5 °C | +2.4 °C | -0.3 | +1.4 mm | -0.2 h | -0.2 % | -0.2 m/s |
| February | +5 | +1.6 °C | +0.5 °C | -1.7 | -8.3 mm | +0.9 h | -1.1 % | ±0 m/s |
All twelve months in context
Find a place to stay
Where to stay in Vilnius
Compare available stays, prices and cancellation terms for Vilnius on Booking.com.
Booking.comFind places to stayAffiliate link: there is no extra cost to you.
Useful next decisions
Frequently asked questions
How warm is Vilnius in January?
The average daily high is around -3 °C, with an average daily low of about -9 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Vilnius in January?
The curated estimate is about 14 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 54 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Vilnius?
By the climate score, June, July, August and September are the strongest months for Vilnius. January is not among them.