Climate Insights for Kretinga

Kretingos miesto seniūnija, Klaipėda County, Lithuania

Hottest
August
22°C peak71°F peak
Coldest
January
-2°C low28°F low
Wettest
August
89 mm rain3.5 in rain
Best to Visit
June, July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Kretinga is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 746 mm of precipitation falls per year. Kretinga receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kretinga is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to -2°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 71cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Kretinga is cool. The average annual temperature is 48°F and approximately 29.4 in of precipitation falls per year. Kretinga receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kretinga is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 28°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 28in accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 1°Average: 0°Min: -2°FebMax: 2°Average: 0°Min: -2°MarMax: 6°Average: 3°Min: -1°AprMax: 11°Average: 7°Min: 3°MayMax: 16°Average: 12°Min: 7°JunMax: 21°Average: 17°Min: 12°JulMax: 22°Average: 18°Min: 14°AugMax: 22°Average: 18°Min: 14°SepMax: 18°Average: 14°Min: 11°OctMax: 12°Average: 9°Min: 6°NovMax: 6°Average: 5°Min: 3°DecMax: 3°Average: 2°Min: 0°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 35°FAverage: 31°FMin: 28°FFebMax: 36°FAverage: 33°FMin: 28°FMarMax: 42°FAverage: 37°FMin: 31°FAprMax: 52°FAverage: 45°FMin: 37°FMayMax: 62°FAverage: 54°FMin: 44°FJunMax: 70°FAverage: 63°FMin: 53°FJulMax: 71°FAverage: 65°FMin: 57°FAugMax: 71°FAverage: 65°FMin: 57°FSepMax: 65°FAverage: 58°FMin: 51°FOctMax: 53°FAverage: 48°FMin: 43°FNovMax: 43°FAverage: 40°FMin: 37°FDecMax: 38°FAverage: 35°FMin: 31°F
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Temperatures in Kretinga vary considerably across the year, with a 24°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 22°C with a mean of 18°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -2°C and the daily average is 0°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Kretinga vary considerably across the year, with a 43°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 71°F with a mean of 65°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 28°F and the daily average is 31°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 12°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 9°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 69mmSnow: 25mmFebPrecipitation: 55mmSnow: 14mmMarPrecipitation: 39mmSnow: 7mmAprPrecipitation: 38mmSnow: 3mmMayPrecipitation: 42mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 60mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 88mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 89mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 66mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 83mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 57mmSnow: 6mmDecPrecipitation: 60mmSnow: 15mm
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Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 2.7inSnow (in): 10inFebPrecipitation: 2.2inSnow (in): 6inMarPrecipitation: 1.5inSnow (in): 3inAprPrecipitation: 1.5inSnow (in): 1inMayPrecipitation: 1.7inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 2.4inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 3.5inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 3.5inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 2.6inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 3.3inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 2.2inSnow (in): 2inDecPrecipitation: 2.4inSnow (in): 6in
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Kretinga is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 746 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 62 mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 89 mm of rainfall. July and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 38 mm. That's 51 mm less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 71cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 25cm.Kretinga is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 29.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.4 in per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 3.5 in of rainfall. July and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 1.5 in. That's 2 in less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 28in accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 10in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 17km/hFebWind Speed: 17km/hMarWind Speed: 15km/hAprWind Speed: 15km/hMayWind Speed: 13km/hJunWind Speed: 13km/hJulWind Speed: 13km/hAugWind Speed: 13km/hSepWind Speed: 14km/hOctWind Speed: 17km/hNovWind Speed: 16km/hDecWind Speed: 17km/h
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0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 11mphFebWind Speed: 10mphMarWind Speed: 9mphAprWind Speed: 9mphMayWind Speed: 8mphJunWind Speed: 8mphJulWind Speed: 8mphAugWind Speed: 8mphSepWind Speed: 9mphOctWind Speed: 11mphNovWind Speed: 10mphDecWind Speed: 11mph
Wind Speed

Kretinga is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 13km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 17km/h in winter, 15km/h in spring, 13km/h in summer, 16km/h in autumn.Kretinga is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 9mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 11mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 8mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3mph between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 11mph in winter, 9mph in spring, 8mph in summer, 10mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan0°31°F
Feb0°33°F
Mar3°37°F
Apr7°45°F
May12°54°F
Jun17°63°F
Jul18°65°F
Aug18°65°F
Sep14°58°F
Oct9°48°F
Nov5°40°F
Dec2°35°F

The best time to visit Kretinga is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 79 mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -2°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit Kretinga is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 64°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.1 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 28°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kretinga based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kretinga based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-2 °C28 °F
1 °C35 °F
17 km/h11 mph
69 mm2.7 in
25 cm10 in
Feb
-2 °C28 °F
2 °C36 °F
17 km/h10 mph
55 mm2.2 in
14 cm6 in
Mar
-1 °C31 °F
6 °C42 °F
15 km/h9 mph
39 mm1.5 in
7 cm3 in
Apr
3 °C37 °F
11 °C52 °F
15 km/h9 mph
38 mm1.5 in
3 cm1 in
May
7 °C44 °F
16 °C62 °F
13 km/h8 mph
42 mm1.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
12 °C53 °F
21 °C70 °F
13 km/h8 mph
60 mm2.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
14 °C57 °F
22 °C71 °F
13 km/h8 mph
88 mm3.5 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
14 °C57 °F
22 °C71 °F
13 km/h8 mph
89 mm3.5 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
11 °C51 °F
18 °C65 °F
14 km/h9 mph
66 mm2.6 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
6 °C43 °F
12 °C53 °F
17 km/h11 mph
83 mm3.3 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
3 °C37 °F
6 °C43 °F
16 km/h10 mph
57 mm2.2 in
6 cm2 in
Dec
0 °C31 °F
3 °C38 °F
17 km/h11 mph
60 mm2.4 in
15 cm6 in