Month guide · Vilnius · Lithuania
Vilnius in April
What April is really like in Vilnius: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
April is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 12°C (54°F), lows of 2°C (36°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 14 hours of daylight. Spring arrives quickly, with terraces opening and parks turning green by the end of the month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 12°C (54°F) / 2°C (36°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 14 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in April
April is the 6th-warmest month in Vilnius: days average 12°C (54°F) against a yearly average high of 11°C (52°F), and nights fall to about 2°C (36°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 30 days. Compared with March (4°C (39°F)), April is warmer; by May highs climb to around 18°C (64°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 06:16
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 20:22
- Daylight
- About 14 hours
Spring (March–May). St Casimir's Fair in early March, a fast thaw in April and warm, bright May days.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 2 for crowds (the peak is June at 4) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in July). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in April
- Užupis Independence Day (1 April)
- Kino pavasaris — international film festival (usually March–April)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in April
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Gallery · Old Town
MO Museum
Opened in 2018 in a white building designed by Daniel Libeskind on the edge of the Old Town, the MO Museum shows Lithuanian art from the 1960s onwards, including works made under Soviet censorship, alongside changing temporary exhibitions.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Rainy day
- Architecture
Museum · Gediminas Avenue
Museum of Occupations and Freedom Fights
Allow time for the basement; it is the most powerful part of the visit and not suitable for young children.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
Historic site · Old Town
Jewish Vilnius and the Choral Synagogue
Before the Second World War, Vilnius was a centre of Jewish learning known as the 'Jerusalem of Lithuania'.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- History
- Free
- Architecture
Museum · Šnipiškės
Energy and Technology Museum
Let children try the interactive exhibits after seeing the turbines and boilers.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Rainy day
- History
What to pack
For highs near 12°C, lows near 2°C and 8 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Vilnius?
A shoulder-season month, with 2 notable events on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–September are better overall. Compare every month.
Vilnius in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Vilnius?
It is a shoulder-season month. Spring arrives quickly, with terraces opening and parks turning green by the end of the month.
+How warm is Vilnius in April?
Average highs are around 12°C (54°F) and lows around 2°C (36°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Vilnius in April?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.