Lithuania
Lithuania in May
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Lithuania in May — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Lithuania in May?
- Druskininkai is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 18°C (65°F) in May; Palanga is the coolest at 15°C (59°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Lithuania in May?
- Hardly: even the warmest water, at Nida (10°C (49°F)), stays below 21 °C.
Warmest
18°
Druskininkai
Coolest
15°
Palanga
Driest
37 mm
Palanga
Warmest sea
10°
Nida
Druskininkai is the warm end of Lithuania in May (18°C (65°F)); Palanga the cool end (15°C (59°F)). On average it is 7 °C (12 °F) warmer than April. Most destinations stay largely dry. Best bets this month: Vilnius, Kaunas, and Šiauliai.
Best places in Lithuania in May
63 
Vilnius
Vilnius · Lithuania
18° / 8° 50 mm May
63
Kaunas
Kaunas · Lithuania
18° / 7° 47 mm May
60
Šiauliai
Siauliai · Lithuania
17° / 6° 46 mm May
60
Trakai
Vilnius · Lithuania
18° / 7° 54 mm May
60
Panevezys
Panevezys · Lithuania
17° / 5° 53 mm May
61
Druskininkai
Alytus · Lithuania
18° / 7° 54 mm May
63
Jonava
Kaunas · Lithuania
18° / 6° 52 mm May
63
Kėdainiai
Kaunas · Lithuania
18° / 6° 50 mm May
Weather in May by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vilnius | 18° | 8° | 50 mm | — | 63 |
| Kaunas | 18° | 7° | 47 mm | — | 63 |
| Jonava | 18° | 6° | 52 mm | — | 63 |
| Kėdainiai | 18° | 6° | 50 mm | — | 63 |
| Birštonas | 18° | 7° | 50 mm | — | 62 |
| Druskininkai | 18° | 7° | 54 mm | — | 61 |
| Biržai | 18° | 6° | 49 mm | — | 61 |
| Šiauliai | 17° | 6° | 46 mm | — | 60 |
| Trakai | 18° | 7° | 54 mm | — | 60 |
| Panevezys | 17° | 5° | 53 mm | — | 60 |
| Utena | 18° | 6° | 52 mm | — | 60 |
| Mažeikiai | 17° | 6° | 42 mm | — | 59 |
| Telšiai | 16° | 6° | 45 mm | — | 56 |
| Kretinga | 16° | 7° | 38 mm | — | 56 |
| Nida | 15° | 7° | 43 mm | 10° | 55 |
| Palanga | 15° | 7° | 37 mm | 9° | 53 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Lithuania in May?
Average daytime highs range from 15° in Palanga to 18° in Druskininkai.
Can you swim in Lithuania in May?
The sea is cool: the warmest water is around Nida at about 10°.