Kaunas Castle Kauno pilis
Kaunas, Lithuania
Kaunas Castle is a brick castle located in Kaunas, Lithuania. It is one of the 8 most looked-up sights in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The climate in Kaunas changes significantly by season. The warmest period is in July and August, when daily highs reach 22 °C and lows are 14 °C. These are also the wettest months, with July seeing about 18 rainy days and 81 mm of rain. In contrast, the coldest months are January and February, when daily highs stay between -1 °C and 0 °C and lows can drop to -6 °C. During these colder months, January has about 48 mm of rain over 15 days, while February has about 35 mm of rain over 12 days.
To reach the castle, travelers can use Kaunas International Airport, which is 15 km away. The site is also 92 km from the capital, Vilnius. The castle is located at Pilies g 17. It is open Tuesday to Friday from 10:00 to 18:00 and on Saturday from 10:00 to 17:00. Admission is €4 for adults and €2 for concessions, while children can enter for free.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 23 °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 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 18 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 16 | 11 | 4 | 0 |
| Average low, °C | -5 | -6 | -2 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 0 | -4 |
| Rainfall, mm | 48 | 35 | 41 | 37 | 56 | 75 | 81 | 75 | 54 | 56 | 52 | 51 |
| Rainy days | 15 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 18 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 15 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
