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Vilnius in November
What November is really like in Vilnius: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Zairon, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
November is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 4°C (39°F), lows of 0°C (32°F), about 11 rainy days and roughly 8.3 hours of daylight. Grey and damp; cemeteries glow with candles at All Saints' and the Christmas tree is lit late in the month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 4°C (39°F) / 0°C (32°F)
- Rainy days
- About 11
- Daylight
- About 8.3 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in November
November is the 9th-warmest month in Vilnius: days average 4°C (39°F) against a yearly average high of 11°C (52°F), and nights fall to about 0°C (32°F). Rain falls on roughly 11 of its 30 days. Compared with October (10°C (50°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around 0°C (32°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 07:50
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 16:18
- Daylight
- About 8.3 hours
Autumn (September–November). Mild September, golden river valleys in early October, then grey skies and candlelit cemeteries in November.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 2 for crowds (the peak is June at 4) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes November one of the better-value months to book.
Events in November
- All Saints' Day — candlelit cemeteries (1 November)
- Christmas tree lighting on Cathedral Square (usually late November)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in November
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Viewpoint · Kalnai Park
Hill of Three Crosses
Come for sunset, when the Old Town glows below, and bring a torch for the path down.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Outdoors
- Couples
- Photo spot
Historic site · Old Town
Jewish Vilnius and the Choral Synagogue
Before the Second World War, Vilnius was a centre of Jewish learning known as the 'Jerusalem of Lithuania'.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- History
- Free
- Architecture
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 4°C, lows near 0°C and 11 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 November a good time to visit Vilnius?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with 2 notable events on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–September are better overall. Compare every month.
Vilnius in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Vilnius?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Grey and damp; cemeteries glow with candles at All Saints' and the Christmas tree is lit late in the month.
+How warm is Vilnius in November?
Average highs are around 4°C (39°F) and lows around 0°C (32°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Vilnius in November?
Expect rain on about 11 days of the month.