Lithuania
Lithuania in January
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Lithuania in January — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Lithuania in January?
- Nida is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 1°C (34°F) in January; Trakai is the coolest at -3°C (27°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Lithuania in January?
- Hardly: even the warmest water, at Palanga (4°C (39°F)), stays below 21 °C.
Warmest
1°
Nida
Coolest
-3°
Trakai
Driest
34 mm
Panevezys
Warmest sea
4°
Palanga
Nida is the warm end of Lithuania in January (1°C (34°F)); Trakai the cool end (-3°C (27°F)). On average it is 1.5 °C (3 °F) cooler than December. Most destinations stay largely dry. Best bets this month: Vilnius, Kaunas, and Šiauliai.
Best places in Lithuania in January
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Vilnius
Vilnius · Lithuania
-2° / -7° 41 mm Jan
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Kaunas
Kaunas · Lithuania
-1° / -6° 39 mm Jan
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Šiauliai
Siauliai · Lithuania
-2° / -6° 38 mm Jan
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Panevezys
Panevezys · Lithuania
-1° / -4° 34 mm Jan
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Trakai
Vilnius · Lithuania
-3° / -8° 40 mm Jan
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Druskininkai
Alytus · Lithuania
-1° / -7° 36 mm Jan
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Palanga
Klaipėda · Lithuania
0° / -4° 52 mm Jan
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Telšiai
Telsiai · Lithuania
-2° / -7° 54 mm Jan
Weather in January by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaunas | -1° | -6° | 39 mm | — | 1 |
| Panevezys | -1° | -4° | 34 mm | — | 1 |
| Nida | 1° | -4° | 56 mm | 4° | 1 |
| Druskininkai | -1° | -7° | 36 mm | — | 1 |
| Birštonas | -2° | -7° | 37 mm | — | 1 |
| Jonava | -2° | -7° | 35 mm | — | 1 |
| Kėdainiai | -1° | -6° | 35 mm | — | 1 |
| Vilnius | -2° | -7° | 41 mm | — | 0 |
| Šiauliai | -2° | -6° | 38 mm | — | 0 |
| Trakai | -3° | -8° | 40 mm | — | 0 |
| Palanga | 0° | -4° | 52 mm | 4° | 0 |
| Telšiai | -2° | -7° | 54 mm | — | 0 |
| Mažeikiai | -1° | -6° | 48 mm | — | 0 |
| Kretinga | 0° | -5° | 53 mm | — | 0 |
| Utena | -2° | -7° | 39 mm | — | 0 |
| Biržai | -2° | -7° | 39 mm | — | 0 |
School holidays in January
When schools are off, family travel peaks and prices rise.
- Dec 23, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027 Christmas Holidaysnationwide
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Lithuania in January?
Average daytime highs range from -3° in Trakai to 1° in Nida.
Can you swim in Lithuania in January?
The sea is cool: the warmest water is around Palanga at about 4°.