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Vilnius Weather in August

Vilnius in August

The short of it: Vilnius in August averages a high of 24 °C (74 °F) and a low of 13 °C (55 °F), with 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain and about 14 h 55 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 24° · low 13° · rain 71 mm · daylight 14 h 55 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: June & May

Thirty years of records give Vilnius an average August high of 24°, a low of 13° and some 71 mm of rain. Much like July: highs about 24°, nights near 13°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 71 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 14 h 55 min in mid-August, 111 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates August 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and May.

Against its neighbours, Vilnius runs warmer than most and wetter than most in August. Naujamiestis, 1 km to the SW, sees much the same highs.

August in Vilnius, by the numbers

Warmth rank
2nd warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus July
1° colder, 13 mm less rain
Versus September
6° warmer
Day–night spread
11°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
14 h 55 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
NaujamiestisVilnius1 km SW24°13°71 mm
RasosVilnius2 km ESE23°12°71 mm
NaujininkaiVilnius3 km S23°12°71 mm
ŠeškinėVilnius3 km NW23°12°72 mm
VilkpėdėVilnius3 km SW23°13°71 mm
AntakalnisVilnius3 km NE23°12°71 mm
KaroliniškėsVilnius4 km W23°13°71 mm
JustiniškėsVilnius5 km NW23°12°72 mm

The Almanac · Vilnius Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
August
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Much like July: highs about 24°, nights near 13°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 71 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Vilnius by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-1°-6°43 mm14 km/h7 h 48 min✦✦
February1°-5°36 mm14 km/h9 h 37 min✦✦
March5°-3°39 mm13 km/h11 h 40 min✦✦✦
April13°3°38 mm12 km/h14 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
May19°8°54 mm11 km/h16 h 4 min✦✦✦✦
June22°11°64 mm10 km/h17 h 16 min✦✦✦✦
July24°14°84 mm10 km/h16 h 46 min✦✦✦
August24°13°71 mm9 km/h14 h 55 min✦✦✦
September18°8°53 mm10 km/h12 h 37 min✦✦✦✦
October11°4°50 mm12 km/h10 h 22 min✦✦✦
November5°0°44 mm14 km/h8 h 19 min✦✦✦
December0°-4°46 mm14 km/h7 h 16 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Vilnius in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Vilnius in August?

Days average 24 °C (74 °F) and nights 13 °C (55 °F), with about 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 24°, nights near 13°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 71 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Vilnius?

The Almanac gives August 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are June and May.

How long are the days in Vilnius in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 14 h 55 min. The days are shortening — from 7 h 16 min in December to 17 h 16 min in June.

Does it snow in Vilnius in August?

Hardly — August nights average 13 °C (55 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Vilnius in August?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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