Vilnius Cathedral
The Vilnius Cathedral is a Neoclassical cathedral and minor basilica in the capital of Lithuania. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Lithuania and was designed by architect Laurynas Gucevičius. Constructed from brick, the building is part of the Vilnius Old Town. It is dedicated to Stanislaus of Szczepanów, with an inception year of 1387 and an opening in 1783.
Planning a visit
Vilnius experiences cold winters, with February temperatures reaching lows of -7 °C. The warmest time to visit is during the summer months of June through August, when daily highs reach between 20 °C and 22 °C. July is the rainiest month, with 86 mm of rainfall. The cathedral is open daily from 07:00 to 19:30 and provides wheelchair access. The cathedral is situated 1 km from the center of Vilnius and 6 km from Vilnius International Airport. Visitors can combine a trip here with nearby sights such as the Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania, 0.1 km away, or Gediminas's Tower, 0.2 km away. The Vilnius Old Town and the Church of St. Anne are also within 0.5 km. The Museum of Occupations and Freedom Fights is located 1.1 km away.
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.
