What’s the climate like in Kaunas?
The current climate in Kaunas features temperatures ranging from a high of 24°C to a low of 0°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 13°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -5°C and in the warmer months around 14°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Kaunas in recent years was 35°C in August 2015. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -18°C in January 2021.
On average, Kaunas gets 588 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 78 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
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Best time to visit Kaunas?
The best time to visit Kaunas for sunny weather is May through September. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Kaunas. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Kaunas
The climate table of Kaunas shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 0 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 18 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 19 | 12 | 6 | 2 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -4 | -2 | -1 | 3 | 7 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 2 | -1 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 44 | 37 | 32 | 35 | 52 | 59 | 80 | 75 | 38 | 56 | 39 | 41 |
| Snow (cm) | 25 | 20 | 4,9 | 2,0 | 0,8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,3 | 7,7 | 17 |
| UV Index | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 13°C
- Highest temperature: 24°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 0°C in January
- Precipitation*: 588 mm per year, averaging 49 mm per month
- Snowfall: 78 cm per year
- Driest months: 32 mm in March, 35 mm in April and 37 mm in February
- Wettest months: 80 mm in July, 75 mm in August and 59 mm in June
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Kaunas
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Kaunas, Lithuania. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Kaunas
This graph shows how much rainfall Kaunas, Lithuania, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Kaunas
This graph shows how much snow Kaunas, Lithuania, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Kaunas
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Kaunas, Lithuania. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Kaunas
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Kaunas, Lithuania. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Kaunas
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Kaunas, Lithuania, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Kaunas
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Kaunas, Lithuania, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Kaunas by Month
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