Lithuania Climate
Top 5 Cities: Vilnius, Kaunas, Klaipėda, Šiauliai, and Panevėžys
This month in numbers
Lithuania experienced its 4th warmest April on record in 2026, with an average temperature of 8.84°C, a significant 3.3°C above the 1961–1990 baseline. Globally, April 2026 was the 2nd warmest on record for land temperatures, with an anomaly of +1.1°C. The period of February to April 2026 also ranked as the 2nd warmest on record globally for land temperatures, with an anomaly of +1.2°C.
What changed
Lithuania's recent warmth is part of a broader trend, with the country ranking 5th globally for its 12-month rolling temperature anomaly, at +3.44°C above the 1961–1990 baseline. This indicates a sustained period of significantly higher-than-average temperatures. The country is currently experiencing a drought, which has been ongoing since December 2025 and represents 100% of the drought events logged for Lithuania over the past 12 months, an unusual concentration for the region and season. More information on active extreme weather events can be found at Extreme Weather tracker.
What’s driving change?
The persistent warmth in Lithuania is influenced by , where high northern latitudes are warming at an accelerated rate. The () was in a positive phase in April, though it is expected to drop into negative territory for the first half of May. The El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is currently in a neutral phase, with a +0.11°C anomaly, but El Niño conditions are expected to emerge during the boreal summer and autumn, with a 61% likelihood in May-July and a 79% likelihood in June-August. This developing El Niño is predicted to have a significant suppressing effect on the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season.
Looking ahead
Seasonal forecasts suggest that land surface temperatures are expected to be above-normal across Europe for the May-June-July season.
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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 trend rate is shown as °C per decade in the headline panel; you can also see 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.