Month guide · Vilnius · Lithuania
Vilnius in July
What July is really like in Vilnius: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Scotch Mist, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
July is one of the best months to visit Vilnius. Expect average highs of 23°C (73°F), lows of 13°C (55°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 16.8 hours of daylight. Warmest month, with busy terraces and the most balloon flights; occasional heavy showers.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 23°C (73°F) / 13°C (55°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 16.8 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in July
July is the warmest month in Vilnius: days average 23°C (73°F) against a yearly average high of 11°C (52°F), and nights fall to about 13°C (55°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 31 days. Compared with June (21°C (70°F)), July is warmer; by August highs stay near 22°C (72°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 05:02
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 21:48
- Daylight
- About 16.8 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, July rates 4 for crowds (the peak is June at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: July is one of the pricier months.
Events in July
- Statehood Day — the national anthem is sung together at 9pm (6 July)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in July
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Religious site · Antakalnis
Church of St Peter and St Paul
Walk there along the Neris in about 25 minutes from Cathedral Square, or take a bus, and visit outside service times.
- Time needed
- 30–45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Art
- Off the beaten path
Viewpoint · Kalnai Park
Hill of Three Crosses
Three white crosses stand on a wooded hill in Kalnai Park above the Vilnia.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Outdoors
- Couples
- Photo spot
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
Park · Old Town
Bernardine Garden
Between Castle Hill and the Vilnia river, the restored Bernardine Garden has a musical fountain, rose and botanical beds, chess tables, a playground and paths along the river.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Couples
What to pack
For highs near 23°C, lows near 13°C and 10 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July a good time to visit Vilnius?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is July a good time to visit Vilnius?
It is one of the best months to visit Vilnius. Warmest month, with busy terraces and the most balloon flights; occasional heavy showers.
+How warm is Vilnius in July?
Average highs are around 23°C (73°F) and lows around 13°C (55°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Vilnius in July?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.