January weather forecastVilnius, Lithuania

A view of the Neris River passing through the city of Vilnius in LithuaniaA view of the Neris River passing through the city of Vilnius in Lithuania

January

Weather in January

Witnessing chilly conditions, Vilnius, Lithuania, finds itself entrenched in the heart of winter in January. Snow often blankets the cities and towns, creating a white paradise that enchants visitors. The sun reveals itself sparingly; cloaked by heavy clouds, it casts a serene winter glow. Feel the air saturating with 87.2% relative humidity and an icy chill emanating from temperatures that plunge as low as -8.7°C (16.3°F) to heights not surpassing -3.5°C (25.7°F). The weather patterns of January tell a tale of waltzing snowflakes and frosty mornings, making Vilnius a winter-weather enthusiast's delight.

Temperature

January, with an average high of -3.5°C (25.7°F) and a low of -8.7°C (16.3°F), signifies the coldest month of the year.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in January is 87.2%.

Rainfall

In Vilnius, during January, the rain falls for 21.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 39mm (1.54") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Vilnius, there are 174.9 rainfall days, and 654mm (25.75") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In Vilnius, the average length of the day in January is 7h and 57min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 08:41 and sunset at 16:02. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:10 and sunset at 16:53 EET.

Sunshine

In Vilnius, the average sunshine in January is 1.2h.

UV index

January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 0, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: In January, the UV index of 0 transforms into the following advice:
For the majority, extended sun exposure is not of great concern. Infants and people with sensitive skin must always be protected. Direct exposure to the Sun's intense radiation around midday should be avoided for health reasons. Sunglasses providing both UVA and UVB protection are non-negotiable on sunlit days.

Frequently asked questions

January, on average, is the coldest month, registering a high temperature of -3.5°C (25.7°F) and a low of -8.7°C (16.3°F).

In January, in Vilnius, the average high-temperature is -3.5°C (25.7°F), and the average low-temperature is -8.7°C (16.3°F).

In January, the average relative humidity is 87.2%.

In January, the rain falls for 21.7 days. Throughout January, 39mm (1.54") of precipitation is accumulated.

In January, the average day length is 7h and 57min.

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:41 and sunset at 16:02. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:10 and sunset at 16:53 EET.

The average sunshine duration in January is 1.2h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 0.

The average daily maximum UV index in January is 0. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average humidity
Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average UV index

Average temperature in January
Vilnius, Lithuania

  • Average high temperature in January: -3.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (22.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-3.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: -8.7°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (12.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-8.7°C).

Average humidity in January
Vilnius, Lithuania

  • Average humidity in January: 87.2%

The month with the highest relative humidity is November (90%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (65.5%).

Average rainfall in January
Vilnius, Lithuania

  • Average rainfall in January: 38.9mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (79.3mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (34.4mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Vilnius, Lithuania

  • Average rainfall days in January: 21.7 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (21.7 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (9.7 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Vilnius, Lithuania

  • Average daylight in January: 8h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 12min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 1h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 7h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 0h and 48min).

Average UV index in January
Vilnius, Lithuania

  • Average UV index in January: 0

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 0).