Month guide · Vilnius · Lithuania
Vilnius in August
What August 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
August is one of the best months to visit Vilnius. Expect average highs of 22°C (72°F), lows of 12°C (54°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 14.9 hours of daylight. Warm and summery, good for lake swimming at Trakai and evening walks.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 22°C (72°F) / 12°C (54°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 14.9 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in August
August is the 2nd-warmest month in Vilnius: days average 22°C (72°F) against a yearly average high of 11°C (52°F), and nights fall to about 12°C (54°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 31 days. Compared with July (23°C (73°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs drop to around 17°C (63°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 05:55
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 20:52
- Daylight
- About 14.9 hours
Summer (June–August). Long evenings, outdoor dining, balloon flights and lake swimming near Trakai, with afternoon showers.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 4 for crowds (the peak is June at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: August is one of the pricier months.
Events in August
August has no major recurring festival in Vilnius, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in August
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Museum · Gediminas Avenue
Museum of Occupations and Freedom Fights
Housed in the former KGB headquarters on Gediminas Avenue, this museum covers the Soviet and Nazi occupations, deportations to Siberia and the post-war partisan resistance.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
Historic site · Old Town
Jewish Vilnius and the Choral Synagogue
A guided walking tour adds context to sites that are easy to miss, such as former synagogue locations and ghetto gates.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- History
- Free
- Architecture
Museum · Šnipiškės
Energy and Technology Museum
Housed in the city's first power plant, built in 1903 on the bank of the Neris, this museum keeps the original turbines and boilers and adds hands-on displays on electricity, engines and transport, including vintage cars.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Rainy day
- History
Castle · Old Town
Gediminas' Tower and Castle Hill
Go up in the late afternoon for the best light over the Old Town roofs.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- Views
- History
- Photo spot
What to pack
For highs near 22°C, lows near 12°C and 9 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Vilnius?
One of the best months to visit Vilnius. The other best months are May–July and September. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Vilnius?
It is one of the best months to visit Vilnius. Warm and summery, good for lake swimming at Trakai and evening walks.
+How warm is Vilnius in August?
Average highs are around 22°C (72°F) and lows around 12°C (54°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Vilnius in August?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.