AI-generatedKlaipėda at a glance
- Best time
- May – Aug
- Warmest month
- Jul · 22°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 19.2°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,930 h
- Rain a year
- 711 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 6 m
Climate in Klaipėda
Klaipėda has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 22 °C, while January is the coolest at 1 °C. With around 1,930 hours of sunshine a year, Klaipėda is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 9.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: May – August
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 8°
- Midday, 13:00: about 11°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 11°
- Evening, 20:00: about 10°
- Night, 23:00: about 9°
08:0418:38
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:41–08:55 · evening 17:47–19:01
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:27–07:41 · evening 19:01–19:15
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Klaipėda in October?
In October, Klaipėda is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 12.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 78 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Klaipėda.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 34 min08:04 – 18:38
- UV index
- 1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 23 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 71 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3Europe/Vilnius
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %31 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %8 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %32 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Klaipėda
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 11.6 – 14.0 °C
Swimming season: Never above 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Klaipėda ranges from 2.5 °C in February to 19.2 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. From October to February the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 18.2 and 20.3 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 3.8° | 2.5° | 5.0° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 2.5° | 1.1° | 3.7° | cold |
| MarchMar | 2.7° | 1.0° | 4.0° | cold |
| AprilApr | 5.4° | 3.1° | 6.8° | cold |
| MayMay | 10.0° | 8.3° | 12.3° | cold |
| JuneJun | 14.8° | 12.8° | 17.8° | cold |
| JulyJul | 18.3° | 16.0° | 20.5° | fresh |
| AugustAug | 19.2° | 18.2° | 20.3° | fresh |
| SeptemberSep | 16.6° | 15.4° | 18.0° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 12.7° | 11.6° | 14.0° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 9.1° | 7.9° | 10.2° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 6.0° | 5.1° | 7.1° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Klaipėda
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 3.5 of 10.6 hours of daylight in Klaipėda, 33 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Klaipėda
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 1 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 7).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 100 min
- Fair skin
- over 2 h
- Light brown skin
- over 2 h
- Olive skin
- over 2 h
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Klaipėda: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Klaipėda has about 14 rainy days with 78 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Klaipėda
How breezy and how cloudy Klaipėda is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Klaipėda typically peaks at 23 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Sep – Apr.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 71 % of the sky over Klaipėda: mostly cloudy, with about 3.5 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Snow in Klaipėda
Snow is possible in Klaipėda, but no month makes it likely: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Klaipėda.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Klaipėda
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
ColdOctober: nights around 7°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−3°), the warmest in July (16°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to April, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 12 | 1° | −3° | 3.8° | 1.4 h | 12 | 59 |
| FebruaryFeb | 16 | 1° | −3° | 2.5° | 2.5 h | 10 | 47 |
| MarchMar | 24 | 5° | −1° | 2.7° | 4.6 h | 9 | 38 |
| AprilApr | 46 | 10° | 3° | 5.4° | 7.2 h | 9 | 35 |
| MayMay | 77 | 16° | 8° | 10.0° | 9.1 h | 9 | 42 |
| JuneJun | 87 | 19° | 13° | 14.8° | 9.4 h | 10 | 59 |
| JulyJul | 80 | 22° | 16° | 18.3° | 9.3 h | 13 | 83 |
| AugustAug | 77 | 21° | 15° | 19.2° | 8.0 h | 13 | 83 |
| SeptemberSep | 71 | 17° | 12° | 16.6° | 6.0 h | 11 | 63 |
| OctoberOct | 27 | 11° | 7° | 12.7° | 3.5 h | 14 | 78 |
| NovemberNov | 12 | 6° | 3° | 9.1° | 1.3 h | 13 | 61 |
| DecemberDec | 10 | 3° | 0° | 6.0° | 0.9 h | 14 | 62 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
55.71° N, 21.14° E · 6 m · Europe/Vilnius
Best time to visit Klaipėda
The best time to visit Klaipėda is from May to August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 19.2 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to June and in September. Rain is most frequent from July to August and from October to January; the wettest month is August with 83 mm.
Klaipėda through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Klaipėda in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 5–16 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Klaipėda in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 19–22 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 9 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Klaipėda in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 6–17 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 4 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Klaipėda in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 1–3 °C by day
- Sea 4 °C
- 2 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
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Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Klaipėda
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June has the better holiday weather in Klaipėda: score 87 against 27. In June, days are 8 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 2 °C warmer in June. June has 4 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 6 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 27 | 87better |
| Day high | 11° | 19° |
| Night low | 7° | 13° |
| Sea | 12.7° | 14.8° |
| Sunshine | 3.5 h | 9.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 14 | 10better |
| Rainfall | 78 mm | 59 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Jun, Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jul – Aug, Oct – Jan
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Nov – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
Klaipėda month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
12January1° · Sea 4° · 1 h
In January, Klaipėda is freezing cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sea averages 3.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 12 days, totalling 59 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Klaipėda.
Klaipėda in January16February1° · Sea 3° · 3 h
In February, Klaipėda is freezing cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sea averages 2.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 10 days, totalling 47 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Klaipėda.
Klaipėda in February24March5° · Sea 3° · 5 h
In March, Klaipėda is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sea averages 2.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 38 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Klaipėda.
Klaipėda in March46April10° · Sea 5° · 7 h
In April, Klaipėda is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 5.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 35 mm. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Klaipėda.
Klaipėda in April77May16° · Sea 10° · 9 h
In May, Klaipėda is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 10.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 42 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Klaipėda.
Klaipėda in May87June19° · Sea 15° · 9 h
In June, Klaipėda is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 14.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 59 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Klaipėda.
Klaipėda in June80July22° · Sea 18° · 9 h
In July, Klaipėda is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 18.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 83 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Klaipėda.
Klaipėda in July77August21° · Sea 19° · 8 h
In August, Klaipėda is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 19.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 83 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Klaipėda.
Klaipėda in August71September17° · Sea 17° · 6 h
In September, Klaipėda is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 16.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 63 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Klaipėda.
Klaipėda in September27October11° · Sea 13° · 4 h
In October, Klaipėda is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 12.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 78 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Klaipėda.
Klaipėda in October12November6° · Sea 9° · 1 h
In November, Klaipėda is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 9.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 61 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Klaipėda.
Klaipėda in November10December3° · Sea 6° · 1 h
In December, Klaipėda is freezing cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (0 °C). The sea averages 6.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 14 days, totalling 62 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Klaipėda.
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Klaipėda vs. Nida
In October the holiday weather in Klaipėda and Nida is about equally good (score 27 vs. 25). During the day it is about as warm in Nida as in Klaipėda. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Klaipėda | Nida |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 27 | 25 |
| Daytime high | 11° | 11° |
| Sea | 13° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 14 | 15 |
| Best time | May – Aug | Jul – Aug |
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Klaipėda in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Klaipėda has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 79) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 11).
- 39
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- Sea 5 °C
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 79
May half-term
May – Jun
GoodBest holidays
- 16 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 9.2 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 78
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 21 °C by day
- Sea 19 °C
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 27
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 11 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 3.5 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 11
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 2 °C by day
- Sea 5 °C
- 1.2 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 20 min
- Distance
- 1,490 km
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Klaipėda
When is the best time to visit Klaipėda?
The best time to visit Klaipėda is from May to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Klaipėda?
The sea temperature in Klaipėda ranges from 2.5 °C in February to 19.2 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Klaipėda in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 12.7 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Klaipėda?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 22 °C and nights around 16 °C. January is the coolest month at 1 °C.
When does it rain most in Klaipėda?
Rain is most frequent from July to August and from October to January; the wettest month is August with 83 mm. The driest month is April with 35 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Klaipėda get?
Klaipėda gets around 1,930 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 9.4 hours a day; in December there are 0.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Klaipėda in?
Klaipėda uses the time zone Europe/Vilnius: UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Klaipėda?
A nonstop flight from London to Klaipėda takes about 2 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,490 km.
Which school holidays are best for Klaipėda?
Klaipėda has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 79) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 11). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 39, May half-term 79, Summer holidays 78, October half-term 27, Christmas holidays 11.
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