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Vilnius in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Vilnius in January will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Vilnius, based on historical data.
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January

Weather in Vilnius in January 2025

OK Weather
Cold
☁️
Cloudy
January could be a good time to visit Vilnius, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +28°F, and there are typically 1 sunny days in January. However, expect about 5 snowy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 32 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Vilnius;

Average weather

☀️
+28°F
Avg. max. temperature
-20°F
Min.
+52°F
Max.
14 mm
Total precipitation
87%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
23 ⛅️
Cloudy
2 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Vilnius has OK weather in January.

Average temperature in Vilnius in January

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Vilnius for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +43°F during the day to a minimum of +7°F during the night, the temperature in January averages around +34°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 25% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +39°F to +30°F.

Is Vilnius warm or cold in January?

Vilnius is typically cold in January.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +32°F to +28°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +25°F to +21°F.

Wear your winter warms as it will be cold. To save space, layer, and don’t forget gloves and a scarf.

January is the coldest month in Vilnius, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Vilnius in January

Vilnius weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+32°F+28°F+30°F
Min. temperature
-18°F-20°F-18°F
Max. temperature
+52°F+52°F+55°F
Rainfall
17 mm14 mm10 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
89%87%85%
Air pressure
1013 HPa1013 HPa1014 HPa
Sunny days
112
Cloudy days
242322
Rainy days
221
Snowy days
453

January weather is still as ok as in December. It’s getting colder in January. From +32°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +28°F. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 17 mm to 14 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 89% to 87%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 3 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 1 sunny days during the month.

February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Vilnius in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Vilnius is gradually increasing during January, going from 4 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Vilnius based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 32% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 42 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 20 mm, which is considered light rain. January is a pretty wet month with over 10 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Vilnius wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 32% chance of precipitation and 88 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 10 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during January in Vilnius based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in January is 29%, for a monthly total of around 59 mm.

January is one of the snowiest months in Vilnius.

Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last January in Vilnius?

This is the weather in Vilnius in January 2023:
1 January
🌧️
+40°F
2 January
☀️
+34°F
3 January
🌧️
+40°F
4 January
🌧️
+41°F
5 January
☁️
+37°F
6 January
☁️
+34°F
7 January
☁️
+30°F
8 January
☀️
+30°F
9 January
☁️
+30°F
10 January
☁️
+31°F
11 January
☀️
+29°F
12 January
☀️
+23°F
13 January
🌧️
+39°F
14 January
☁️
+44°F
15 January
☁️
+37°F
16 January
☁️
+33°F
17 January
🌨️
+34°F
18 January
☀️
+31°F
19 January
🌫️
+34°F
20 January
🌨️
+33°F
21 January
🌨️
+32°F
22 January
🌨️
+28°F
23 January
🌨️
+27°F
24 January
☀️
+26°F
25 January
🌫️
+35°F
26 January
☁️
+32°F
27 January
🌨️
+35°F
28 January
🌨️
+35°F
29 January
☁️
+33°F
30 January
🌨️
+36°F
31 January
🌨️
+30°F
In January 2023 Vilnius had 6 sunny days, 10 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +34°F, with an absolute maximum of +43°F and a minimum of +23°F. The average humidity was 88%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 54%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Vilnius climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Vilnius in January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1987 (+12°F) and the highest in 2020 (+39°F). The driest year was 1980 with only 0 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2010 with 0 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Vilnius in January:

Is January a good time to visit Vilnius?

It’s always a good time to visit Vilnius, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Vilnius in January?

Not really, January is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Vilnius rainy in January?

Vilnius is usually dry in January. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Vilnius in January?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Vilnius in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Monthly weather in Vilnius

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Vilnius, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.