Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania
The Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania is a Renaissance palace designed by Bartolommeo Berrecci. It stands as one of the most looked-up sights in Lithuania. Visitors can explore the architecture and grounds of this site located in the city of Vilnius.
Planning a visit
The weather in Vilnius is coldest from December through February, with daily highs around -2 °C to -1 °C and lows down to -7 °C. Warmer months are from May to September, when temperatures reach daily highs between 16 °C and 22 °C. Rain occurs throughout the year, with July being the wettest month at 86 mm. The palace is located 6 km from Vilnius International Airport and 1 km from the center of the capital. Nearby sites include Vilnius Cathedral and Gediminas's Tower, both 0.1 km away, as well as the Church of St. Anne (0.4 km), Vilnius Old Town (0.5 km), and the Museum of Occupations and Freedom Fights (1.2 km). The site is wheelchair accessible. It is open Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 to 18:00 and Saturday through Sunday from 10:00 to 16:00. Admission is €10.50 for adults and €5.25 for concessions and children.
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 | -2 | -1 | 3 | 11 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 16 | 10 | 3 | -1 |
| Average low, °C | -6 | -7 | -3 | 2 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 0 | -5 |
| Rainfall, mm | 48 | 39 | 43 | 41 | 59 | 77 | 86 | 74 | 64 | 55 | 49 | 54 |
| Rainy days | 15 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 18 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 15 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
