Climate Insights for Šiauliai
Šiaulių miesto savivaldybė, Šiauliai County, Lithuania
Climate Overview
The climate in Šiauliai is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 696 mm of precipitation falls per year. Šiauliai receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Šiauliai is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -4°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 96cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Šiauliai is cool. The average annual temperature is 46°F and approximately 27.4 in of precipitation falls per year. Šiauliai receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Šiauliai is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 25°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 38in accumulating over the season.
Temperature
Temperatures in Šiauliai vary considerably across the year, with a 26°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July 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 -4°C and the daily average is -2°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Šiauliai vary considerably across the year, with a 47°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 72°F with a mean of 64°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 25°F and the daily average is 28°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 13°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 10°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Šiauliai is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 696 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 58 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 107 mm of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 34 mm. That's 73 mm less than July, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 96cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 27cm.Šiauliai is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 27.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.3 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 4.2 in of rainfall. August and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 1.3 in. That's 2.9 in less than July, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 38in accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 11in.
Wind
Šiauliai is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/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 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/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 14km/h in winter, 13km/h in spring, 11km/h in summer, 13km/h in autumn.Šiauliai is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 8mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 9mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 7mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph 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 9mph in winter, 8mph in spring, 7mph in summer, 8mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Šiauliai is during June and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 78 mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 22°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -4°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 Šiauliai is during June and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 63°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.1 in per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 72°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 25°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 Šiauliai 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 Šiauliai 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.