Month guide · Vilnius · Lithuania
Vilnius in October
What October is really like in Vilnius: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Jodkovska, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
October is a good-value shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 10°C (50°F), lows of 3°C (37°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 10.4 hours of daylight. Golden forests early in the month, then cool and damp; good value.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 10°C (50°F) / 3°C (37°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 10.4 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in October
October is the 7th-warmest month in Vilnius: days average 10°C (50°F) against a yearly average high of 11°C (52°F), and nights fall to about 3°C (37°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 31 days. Compared with September (17°C (63°F)), October is cooler; by November highs drop to around 4°C (39°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 07:48
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 18:21
- Daylight
- About 10.4 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, October rates 2 for crowds (the peak is June at 4) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in July). That makes October one of the better-value months to book.
Events in October
- Vilnius Jazz festival (usually October)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in October
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
Neighbourhood · Užupis
Užupis
The 'Republic of Užupis' was declared by local artists on 1 April 1997 and has its own flag, president and a constitution whose articles, such as 'Everyone has the right to be happy', are displayed on mirrored plaques in dozens of languages on Paupio street.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Art
- Couples
- Iconic
- Photo spot
Religious site · Old Town
St Anne's Church
See it at dusk, when the brickwork glows, and then cross into Užupis over the nearby bridge.
- Time needed
- 20 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Photo spot
- Couples
What to pack
For highs near 10°C, lows near 3°C and 10 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is October a good time to visit Vilnius?
A good-value shoulder-season month, 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 October a good time to visit Vilnius?
It is a good-value shoulder-season month. Golden forests early in the month, then cool and damp; good value.
+How warm is Vilnius in October?
Average highs are around 10°C (50°F) and lows around 3°C (37°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Vilnius in October?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.