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Vilnius

Vilnius is a city in Lithuania. Compare its dated local facts and monthly climate before choosing a time to visit or planning a move. Housing references and national earnings describe different populations; verify the costs of your own home and job before deciding.

Vilnius — Vilnius old town by Augustas Didzgalvis

Get to know Vilnius

A sense of the place

Vilnius is the capital and largest city of Lithuania and the most-populous city in the Baltic states. The city's estimated July 2026 population was 619,405, and the Vilnius urban area has an estimated population of 767,907. Vilnius is notable for the architecture of its Old Town, considered one of Europe's largest and best-preserved old towns. The city was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994. The architectural style known as Vilnian Baroque is named after the city, which is the easternmost Baroque city and the largest such city north of the Alps. The Renaissance and Baroque architecture of Vilnius was largely influenced by the Italian architecture as Italian descent architects, artists participated in designing and decorating it. The culture of Italy in Vilnius was significantly strengthened by the Italian princess Bona Sforza, who in 1517 married the Lithuanian Grand Duke Sigismund I the Old, and by their son Sigismund II Augustus.

Weather through the year

When to visit Vilnius

Temperature

July has the warmest monthly average (18.6°C); January is coolest (-6.5°C). These averages include nights, so daytime highs can be considerably warmer.

Rain and outdoor plans

July averages about 100 mm of rain, compared with 43 mm in February. Rainfall alone does not identify a single best month; compare temperatures with the activities you plan.

Planning time outdoors

May, June, August, September combine monthly mean temperatures of 12–22°C with less than 100 mm of precipitation. These are useful dates to compare for a walking-focused visit; check daylight, opening times and the forecast for your actual trip.

January, February, March, November, December have monthly means below 5°C. For a stay then, compare accommodation heating and keep indoor options in your itinerary. These figures do not establish snow cover or ski conditions.

Monthly climate averages — 2001-2020
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Average °C-6.5-5.5-0.56.412.616.118.617.812.86.31.5-3.4
Rain, mm5443454671771008454685655

Source: NASA POWER climatology · Reference period: 2001-2020. Long-term averages for the surrounding grid area. Conditions vary within a city; monthly averages are neither a forecast nor a guarantee of dry days.

Places around Vilnius

Build your shortlist for a day out. Distances are straight-line from the city centre; check routes and opening times before setting off.

Average rent in Vilnius

What is the average rent in Vilnius?

A verified average rent for Vilnius is not available in the evidence shown here. Do not substitute another city’s price or a national estimate. Compare current properties for the same home size and neighbourhood, then include utilities, deposits and daily transport when building a budget for a visit or move.

Average salary in Vilnius

What is the average salary in Vilnius?

2,634.1 USD/month is the gross employee-pay reference dated 2025. It describes Lithuania, not average salary in Vilnius. Gross pay is before deductions; household earnings depend on the household model. Use a current offer and your own tax circumstances for take-home budgeting.

Source: ILO — Average gross monthly earnings of employees · Reference date: 2025 · CC BY 4.0 (ILO datasets published from 3 May 2023)

How should I compare Vilnius with another city?

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Plan your stay

Budget and everyday decisions

A holiday budget

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A relocation budget

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Vilnius at a glance

Lithuania: the wider context

These are country-level figures, not measurements of Vilnius. Use them to compare national conditions; neighbourhoods, salaries and individual services can differ substantially.

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What to check before deciding

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