Lithuania Climate – June 2026 Update
Top 5 Cities: Vilnius, Kaunas, Klaipėda, Šiauliai, and Panevėžys
This month in numbers
June 2026 saw Lithuania's average temperature at 15.38°C, an anomaly of -0.2°C compared to the 1961–1990 baseline, ranking it as the 47th warmest June in 86 years of records. Globally, June 2026 was the 3rd warmest June on record for land temperatures, with an anomaly of +1°C.
What changed
Looking at the broader picture, the April–June 2026 period in Lithuania recorded an average temperature of 11.32°C, which is +0.2°C above the 1961–1990 baseline, ranking it as the 49th warmest such period on record. Lithuania's latest 12-month rolling anomaly places it as the 16th warmest out of 234 regions, with an anomaly of +2.79°C. This indicates a significant long-term warming trend for the country, especially when considering that 2025 was the warmest year on record for Lithuania, with an average temperature of 9.4°C.
What’s driving change?
The warming trend in Lithuania is part of a broader pattern of global temperature increases, with the global land temperature for April–June 2026 ranking as the 2nd warmest on record. A significant event in June was the severe storms that swept across Lithuania on June 5th, with meteorologists reporting at least three suspected tornadoes in areas like Kaunas, Ukmergė district, and Kazlų Rūda. These storms brought intense rainfall, thunderstorms, hail, and strong winds, causing damage to infrastructure and power outages for approximately 8,000 customers. This type of extreme weather event can be influenced by , which can lead to stalled weather systems and more prolonged or intense conditions. The North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO) was in a negative phase in May 2026 (-0.74), following a positive phase in April (1.39) and March (2.69). The Arctic Oscillation (AO) is predicted to remain positive in early July, which could support ridging and above-normal temperatures across much of Europe.
Looking ahead
Forecasts for the June-July-August season project a nearly universal dominance of above-normal temperatures in nearly all parts of the globe, influenced by developing El Niño conditions.
Generated by Gemini from climate data and web sources
At a Glance
Temperature – Average
Year-on-Year Trends
The 4byo Climate Helix – Lithuania
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Lithuania – Monthly Temperature – All Years
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Records – Lithuania
Our World in Data / NOAA - Anomalies vs 1901-2000 mean
Shifting Seasons
Warm / cold seasonsKöppen Dfb · ContinentalHow spring and autumn have shifted in Lithuania. Spring is defined as the date monthly temperatures first rise above the long-term annual mean (5.9°C, from 1940–1969); autumn is the date they fall back below it. Temperature swings 23.9°C peak-to-peak across the year - a classic four-seasons rhythm.
Baseline vs recent monthly temperature climatology. Biggest warming: Feb (+4.8°C).
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Rainfall & Precipitation
Rainfall & Rain Days – Totals
Headline: anomaly vs the 1961–1990 mean. Small figure: the actual value. Rank: position in the full record (1st = highest ever). Record: highest (or lowest) value on record with its year.
Emissions & Energy
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Data Sources
Data Sources for Lithuania
Every figure on this page is sourced from official, openly published climate datasets. Anomalies are calculated against the 1961–1990 baseline (temperature) and 1991–2020 (rainfall, sunshine, frost) - see the Methodology & Sources page for the complete dataset list and update calendar.
FAQs
FAQs
How is the climate in Lithuania changing?
Lithuania is warming in line with the rest of the world. The page above shows the latest monthly temperature anomaly versus the 1961-1990 baseline, the long-term annual trend, and the region's rank in the historical record. The headline panel also shows the long-term trend rate per decade and the warmest and coolest years on file.
Where does the climate data for Lithuania come from?
Climate data for Lithuania comes from Our World in Data, sourcing Copernicus ERA5 and HadCRUT5 (national temperature anomaly) and the Global Carbon Project via Our World in Data (CO₂ emissions), refreshed every month, when the upstream temperature and rainfall data are refreshed.
What is the climate baseline used on this page?
Anomalies on this page are calculated against the 1961-1990 climatological baseline, which is the standard reference period used by the Met Office, NOAA, IPCC and most national climate services. Some panels also show the source-native 1901-2000 (NOAA) or 1991-2020 (WMO) baselines for verification. See Methodology & Sources for the full reference.
Which areas does the Lithuania climate data cover?
The Lithuania climate profile covers Vilnius, Kaunas, Klaipėda, Šiauliai and surrounding areas. Temperature, rainfall and emissions data for Lithuania
How often is the Lithuania climate update refreshed?
The Lithuania climate update is refreshed monthly, typically a few days after the previous month closes and the upstream provider (Met Office HadUK-Grid, NOAA Climate at a Glance, Copernicus ERA5 or the Global Carbon Project) publishes its update. See the Climate Rankings for cross-region comparisons.