Vilnius weather is characteristically humid continental; it is though occasionally characterised as hemiboreal, which signifies Vilnius weather‘s tendency to fluctuate between the temperate and subarctic (or boreal) zones. The city is situated 312 kilometres from the Baltic Sea, therefore weather in Vilnius is also notable for the enormous fluctuation between its summer and winter temperatures. Another aspect of Vilnius weather is the distinctiveness between its four seasons: winters are cold, summers are predominantly mild to hot, with autumn and spring experiencing similar conditions.

Summer
Vilnius weather during summer (June, July and August) is mild, with average daily temperatures reaching 18.0 °C in July. For a few weeks in summer mercury can soar as high as 30°C, making weather in Vilnius perfect for tourists and locals alike, offering all ample opportunities to enjoy the city’s many alfresco dining establishments, outdoor bars and cafes. Showery days are possible all year round, but the majority of rain falls during the mid summer season. Average annual rainfall is 800 mm.

Winter
Vilnius weather during winter – which covers the months of December, January and February - is characteristically cold, bordering on freezing; average daily temperatures for winter are between −4.9 °C to −10 °C. In extreme conditions that can usually be expected to rear their head between December and February, mercury takes a steep nose dive, plummeting to a numbing −25 °C.

If you are considering paying Vilnius a visit during its cold winter season, It is advisable to pack very warm clothing such as coats, hats, scarves and gloves. Vilnius weather throughout the predominantly cold winter season is graced by white fluffy snowfall, while rivers freeze, and the lakes neighbouring the city are almost continuously and permanently frozen through out this time of year. Interestingly, the freezing conditions that character weather in Vilnius during the winter season offer an alternative for outdoor activities, turning nearby rivers and lakes into massive play lands, suitable not only for ice skating, but also for ice fishing. This appears to be a favourite pastime for the city’s fishermen who drill holes in the ice and fish with baited hooks.

Irrespective of what tendencies Vilnius weather may have at any given time of the year, the city has many attractions to satisfy even the most stringent visitor. A rather cosmopolitan city, Vilnius is renowned for the diversity of its architecture; a walk around it will uncover hidden treasures that cover anything between baroque to gothic, and renaissance to classical architectural styles.

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