Monthly climate guide
Kaunas weather in May
With highs near 18°C (65°F) and lows around 7°C (45°F), May feels mild in Kaunas. Rainfall averages about 62 mm (some rain) and the sky is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 6°C warmer than April and 3°C cooler than June.
What stands out in May
- Afternoons and nights feel like different seasons, roughly 11°C apart.
- Skies are at their clearest this time of year.
- In Kaunas, May is late spring.
- Just 200 km apart, but Kaunas runs about 3°C warmer than Klaipėda this month.
Avg high
18°C
65°F
Avg low
7°C
45°F
Rainfall
62 mm
some rain
Humidity
78%
relative
Sky
59%
cloud · often cloudy
Kaunas weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -3°C / 27°F | -8°C / 18°F | 58 mm | 96% | 87% |
| February | -1°C / 31°F | -7°C / 20°F | 44 mm | 95% | 82% |
| March | 5°C / 41°F | -3°C / 26°F | 41 mm | 87% | 73% |
| April | 12°C / 54°F | 1°C / 34°F | 48 mm | 81% | 61% |
| May | 18°C / 65°F | 7°C / 45°F | 62 mm | 78% | 59% |
| June | 21°C / 71°F | 11°C / 52°F | 81 mm | 79% | 63% |
| July | 23°C / 73°F | 13°C / 56°F | 104 mm | 82% | 67% |
| August | 23°C / 73°F | 13°C / 55°F | 79 mm | 81% | 61% |
| September | 18°C / 65°F | 9°C / 48°F | 57 mm | 84% | 63% |
| October | 11°C / 52°F | 4°C / 39°F | 64 mm | 89% | 72% |
| November | 5°C / 41°F | 1°C / 33°F | 60 mm | 95% | 84% |
| December | 1°C / 33°F | -3°C / 26°F | 59 mm | 96% | 83% |
What to pack for May
- A warm sweater or fleece for layering
- A mid-weight jacket
- An extra layer — evenings are noticeably cooler than afternoons
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
Is May a good time to visit Kaunas?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Kaunas →Other Lithuania cities in May
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Kaunas in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Kaunas?
Yes. May is one of the best months for Kaunas, with highs around 18°C and about 62 mm of rain.
How warm is Kaunas in May?
Average highs are about 18°C (65°F) and average lows about 7°C (45°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Kaunas in May?
Kaunas typically gets around 62 mm of rain in May — some rain.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Kaunas (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.