Trakai Island Castle
Trakai, Lithuania
Trakai Island Castle is a castle in Trakai, Lithuania, built using Gothic architecture and brick. It is commissioned by Kęstutis and stands as one of the sights of the country on this site, holding rank 2 by English Wikipedia lookups among the countrys sights.
Planning a visit
Daily highs reach 22 °C in July, while January sees daily lows of -6 °C and highs of -2 °C. July receives the most rain at 94 mm on about 18 days, whereas March is drier with 45 mm on about 10 days. Adult admission is €12 and student or senior admission is €6, with October to April rates at €10 and €5.
The nearest airport is Vilnius International Airport at 23 km, and the site is 23 km from Vilnius. Nearby sights include the Museum of Occupations and Freedom Fights at 22.1 km, Vilnius Old Town at 22.8 km, the Gate of Dawn at 23.0 km, Vilnius Cathedral at 23.1 km, and the Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania at 23.2 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 22 °C. The wettest is July, with about 94 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | -2 | -1 | 4 | 11 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 16 | 10 | 3 | -1 |
| Average low, °C | -6 | -6 | -3 | 2 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 0 | -5 |
| Rainfall, mm | 51 | 41 | 45 | 43 | 64 | 81 | 94 | 79 | 67 | 58 | 52 | 57 |
| 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.
