Weather in Kaunas in January

January in Kaunas is deep winter. Days are short. The outdoor plan is a window in the middle of the day or not at all.

In Lithuania, this is how Kaunas actually wears January, not how a country centroid would. January is the cold side of the year in Kaunas. Pack for that, not for a leftover summer photo.

Kaunas
Average temp
-3°C

-5–-1°C

Rainfall
48 mm

Not much rain

Sunshine
1.3 h

hours per day

What to expect

Daytime

Days in Kaunas in January are about getting between indoor places. The cold is the story. Gloves are not a fashion choice.

A clear spell is for a short walk, then back in. Do not plan a long outdoor day as the default. Night falls early and the cold deepens with it.

Rain

Mixed skies in Kaunas in January. Dry days and wet days share the month. Outdoor plans need a backup, not a cancellation policy.

Pack a shell you will actually carry. The monthly table is the place for totals. This is the feel: usable, interrupted.

Evening

Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.

What to pack

  • A layer for cooler evenings

Where to stay in Kaunas

Dates are a starting point for January.

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Travel guides for Kaunas

What to read before you book.

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Average weather in Kaunas

TemperatureRainfall

Source: MeteostatPeriod: 1991-2020Checked: 28 Aug 2026265 places covered

Similar weather in January

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FAQs about Kaunas

Climate averages for Kaunas, 1991–2020.

The best time to visit Kaunas is between April and September, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.

July is the hottest month, with an average around 19°C.

July is the wettest month, with about 85 mm of rain.

No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.