Season guide · Vilnius · Lithuania
Vilnius in autumn
September–November: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Mild September, golden river valleys in early October, then grey skies and candlelit cemeteries in November. Expect highs up to 17°C (63°F) and lows around 0°C (32°F), with about 30 rainy days across September–November. September is among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- September–November
- Temperatures
- 0°C (32°F) to 17°C (63°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 30
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in autumn
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 17°C (63°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 9 | 12.6 h | 3/5 |
| October | 10°C (50°F) | 3°C (37°F) | 10 | 10.4 h | 2/5 |
| November | 4°C (39°F) | 0°C (32°F) | 11 | 8.3 h | 2/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 10°C (50°F) against a yearly 11°C (52°F), and 30 of the year's roughly 117 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 2/5 and hotel prices 2/5 on average.
What's on in autumn
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- September: Capital Days — city festival with concerts (usually early September)
- September: Vilnius Marathon (usually September)
- October: Vilnius Jazz festival (usually October)
- November: All Saints' Day — candlelit cemeteries (1 November)
- November: Christmas tree lighting on Cathedral Square (usually late November)
Good choices for autumn
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
Palace · Old Town
Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania
Start with the archaeological route in the basement, which shows the original walls the reconstruction rests on.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Rainy day
- Architecture
Historic site · Old Town
Vilnius University
Founded by the Jesuits in 1579, Vilnius University is one of the oldest universities in Central and Eastern Europe.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Views
- Rainy day
Gallery · Old Town
MO Museum
Combine it with lunch in the Old Town; the museum is a few minutes' walk from Vokiečių street.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Art
- Rainy day
- Architecture
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
Day trips in autumn
- Kernavė (About 45 minutes by car) — The UNESCO-listed archaeological site of Kernavė, a medieval capital of Lithuania, has five grassy hill-fort mounds above the Neris valley and a museum of excavated finds.
- Europos Parkas (About 30 minutes by car) — An open-air museum of contemporary sculpture set in forest and meadows north of Vilnius, close to a point identified as the geographical centre of Europe.
What to pack
- 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
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is autumn a good time to visit Vilnius?
Yes: September is among the best months. Mild September, golden river valleys in early October, then grey skies and candlelit cemeteries in November.
+What is the weather like in Vilnius in autumn?
Highs of up to 17°C (63°F) and lows around 0°C (32°F), with about 30 rainy days over the season.