Hill of Crosses
Šiauliai, Lithuania
The Hill of Crosses is a hillfort located in the Šiauliai District Municipality of Lithuania. It is the most looked-up sight among the country's sights on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
July is the warmest month with daily highs of 22 °C and lows of 13 °C, alongside 76 mm of rain on about 16 days. January and February are the coldest months with daily highs of -1 °C and lows down to -6 °C. Rainfall is spread throughout the year, with the fewest rainy days in February at about 10 days and 30 mm of rain.
The site is located 189 km from Vilnius. The nearest airport is Riga International Airport in Latvia, which is 106 km away. The Hill of Crosses is open 24/7. Wheelchair access is not available.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 22 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | -1 | -1 | 4 | 11 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 16 | 10 | 4 | 0 |
| Average low, °C | -5 | -6 | -3 | 2 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 0 | -4 |
| Rainfall, mm | 40 | 30 | 35 | 34 | 52 | 72 | 76 | 68 | 57 | 63 | 52 | 45 |
| Rainy days | 14 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 15 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
