Month guide · Vilnius · Lithuania
Vilnius in May
What May is really like in Vilnius: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Rimantas Lazdynas, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
May is one of the best months to visit Vilnius. Expect average highs of 18°C (64°F), lows of 7°C (45°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 16.1 hours of daylight. Warm, bright days and blossom; one of the best months for walking and balloon flights.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 18°C (64°F) / 7°C (45°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 16.1 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in May
May is the 4th-warmest month in Vilnius: days average 18°C (64°F) against a yearly average high of 11°C (52°F), and nights fall to about 7°C (45°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 31 days. Compared with April (12°C (54°F)), May is warmer; by June highs climb to around 21°C (70°F).
- Sunrise (15 May)
- About 05:12
- Sunset (15 May)
- About 21:18
- Daylight
- About 16.1 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, May rates 3 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 May
- Street Music Day — musicians play across the city (usually May)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in May
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Historic site · Old Town
Vilnius University
Start at the Great Courtyard and finish in the Littera bookshop, which is free to enter.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Views
- Rainy day
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
Park · Old Town
Bernardine Garden
Walk through it between Cathedral Square and Užupis, and let children play by the fountains on warm days.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Couples
Viewpoint · Karoliniškės
Vilnius TV Tower
The 326-metre tower west of the centre was a site of the 13 January 1991 events, when Soviet troops seized it and 14 civilians were killed; a memorial stands at its foot.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Views
- History
- Kids
What to pack
For highs near 18°C, lows near 7°C and 9 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is May a good time to visit Vilnius?
One of the best months to visit Vilnius, with a notable event on the calendar. The other best months are June–September. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is May a good time to visit Vilnius?
It is one of the best months to visit Vilnius. Warm, bright days and blossom; one of the best months for walking and balloon flights.
+How warm is Vilnius in May?
Average highs are around 18°C (64°F) and lows around 7°C (45°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Vilnius in May?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.