Month guide · Vilnius · Lithuania
Vilnius in February
What February 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
February is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of -1°C (30°F), lows of -7°C (19°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 9.6 hours of daylight. Cold, with snow on the hills and frozen river edges; the quietest month for visitors.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- -1°C (30°F) / -7°C (19°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 9.6 hours
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in February
February is the 11th-warmest month in Vilnius: days average -1°C (30°F) against a yearly average high of 11°C (52°F), and nights fall to about -7°C (19°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 28 days. Compared with January (-2°C (28°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs climb to around 4°C (39°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 07:41
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 17:26
- Daylight
- About 9.6 hours
Winter (December–February). Cold and snowy, with the Christmas tree on Cathedral Square, quiet museums and low prices.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 1 for crowds (the peak is June at 4) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes February one of the better-value months to book.
Events in February
- Restoration of the State Day — flags and celebrations (16 February)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Neighbourhood · Old Town
Old Town walk: Pilies street to the Gate of Dawn
A walk south from Cathedral Square along Pilies and Didžioji streets passes the Town Hall Square, baroque churches such as St Casimir's and the Holy Spirit Orthodox Church, and side lanes such as Literatų gatvė, whose wall is covered with small artworks dedicated to writers.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- History
- Architecture
- Photo spot
Religious site · Old Town
Vilnius Cathedral and Cathedral Square
Find the Stebuklas tile between the cathedral and the bell tower, then climb the tower for a view over the square.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- History
- Architecture
Castle · Old Town
Gediminas' Tower and Castle Hill
The red-brick octagonal tower on Castle Hill is the surviving part of the Upper Castle of the Grand Dukes and flies the Lithuanian flag.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- Views
- History
- Photo spot
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Religious site · Old Town
Gate of Dawn
Climb the stairs to the chapel quietly, as services are frequent, and look back at the gate from the outside for its Renaissance attic.
- Time needed
- 20–30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Iconic
- History
- Architecture
What to pack
For highs near -1°C, lows near -7°C and 9 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Vilnius?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–September are better overall. Compare every month.
Vilnius in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Vilnius?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Cold, with snow on the hills and frozen river edges; the quietest month for visitors.
+How warm is Vilnius in February?
Average highs are around -1°C (30°F) and lows around -7°C (19°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Vilnius in February?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.