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Vilnius in September
What September 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
September is one of the best months to visit Vilnius. Expect average highs of 17°C (63°F), lows of 8°C (46°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 12.6 hours of daylight. Mild, often settled weather with the first autumn colour in the river valleys.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 17°C (63°F) / 8°C (46°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 12.6 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in September
September is the 5th-warmest month in Vilnius: days average 17°C (63°F) against a yearly average high of 11°C (52°F), and nights fall to about 8°C (46°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 30 days. Compared with August (22°C (72°F)), September is cooler; by October highs drop to around 10°C (50°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 06:51
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 19:36
- Daylight
- About 12.6 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, September 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 September
- Capital Days — city festival with concerts (usually early September)
- Vilnius Marathon (usually September)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in September
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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
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
Viewpoint · Karoliniškės
Vilnius TV Tower
Read the small exhibition about 1991 at the base before going up, and choose a clear day for the view.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Views
- History
- Kids
Nature · Antakalnis
Pavilniai Regional Park and Puckoriai outcrop
Just east of the centre, the Vilnia river cuts a wooded valley through Pavilniai Regional Park.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Active
- Views
What to pack
For highs near 17°C, lows near 8°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 September a good time to visit Vilnius?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is September a good time to visit Vilnius?
It is one of the best months to visit Vilnius. Mild, often settled weather with the first autumn colour in the river valleys.
+How warm is Vilnius in September?
Average highs are around 17°C (63°F) and lows around 8°C (46°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Vilnius in September?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.