AI-generatedPalanga at a glance
- Best time
- Jul – Aug
- Warmest month
- Jul · 23°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 18.8°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,940 h
- Rain a year
- 705 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 5 m
Climate in Palanga
Palanga has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 23 °C, while January is the coolest at 2 °C. With around 1,940 hours of sunshine a year, Palanga is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 9.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Palanga
The best time to visit Palanga is from July to August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 18.8 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to June and in September. Rain is frequent in October and in December; the wettest month is August with 86 mm.
Palanga through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Palanga in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 6–18 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Palanga in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 21–23 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Palanga in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 7–18 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 3.6 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Palanga in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 2–3 °C by day
- Sea 4 °C
- 1.6 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
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
Oct, Dec
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Dec – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: July – August
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 6°
- Midday, 13:00: about 11°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 12°
- Evening, 20:00: about 9°
- Night, 23:00: about 8°
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 07:41–08:56 · evening 17:47–19:01
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:27–07:41 · evening 19:01–19:16
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.
October in Palanga compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 15° at the start of the month to 9° at the end. The sea cools from 15° to 11°. The days get 2.2 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 15° | 9° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 4° |
| Sea | 15° | 11° |
| Daylight | 11.6 h | 9.4 h |
What is the weather like in Palanga in October?
In October, Palanga is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 13.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 77 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Palanga.
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
- 22 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 71 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %8 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %31 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Palanga
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Palanga: score 53 against 8. In July, days are 11 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 5 °C warmer in July. The sun shines 6 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 8 | 53better |
| Daytime high | 12° | 23° |
| Night-time low | 6° | 14° |
| Sea | 13.0° | 17.7° |
| Sunshine | 3.5 h | 9.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 14 | 14 |
| Rainfall | 77 mm | 85 mm |
| Muggy days | 0better | 2 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Palanga month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
9January2° · Sea 4° · 1.4 h
In January, Palanga is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sea averages 4.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.4 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 12 days, totalling 57 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Palanga.
Palanga in January11February2° · Sea 3° · 2.5 h
In February, Palanga is bitterly cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sea averages 2.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.5 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 10 days, totalling 45 mm; on about 4 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Palanga.
Palanga in February18March6° · Sea 3° · 4.6 h
In March, Palanga is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sea averages 2.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 37 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Palanga.
Palanga in March27April12° · Sea 5° · 7.1 h
In April, Palanga is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 4.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 36 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Palanga.
Palanga in April32May18° · Sea 9° · 9.2 h
In May, Palanga is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 9.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 9.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 45 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Palanga.
Palanga in May41June21° · Sea 14° · 9.6 h
In June, Palanga is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 13.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 9.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 60 mm in total. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Palanga.
Palanga in June53July23° · Sea 18° · 9.3 h
In July, Palanga is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 17.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 9.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 85 mm in total. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Palanga – and yet one of the best months here.
Palanga in July52August23° · Sea 19° · 8.1 h
In August, Palanga is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 18.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 86 mm in total. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Palanga – and yet one of the best months here.
Palanga in August21September18° · Sea 17° · 6.0 h
In September, Palanga is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 16.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 62 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Palanga.
Palanga in September8October12° · Sea 13° · 3.5 h
In October, Palanga is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sea averages 13.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 77 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Palanga.
Palanga in October9November7° · Sea 10° · 1.3 h
In November, Palanga is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 9.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 57 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Palanga.
Palanga in November7December3° · Sea 6° · 0.9 h
In December, Palanga is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sea averages 6.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 0.9 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 13 days, totalling 59 mm; on about 5 of them it snows. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Palanga.
Palanga in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Palanga
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°
ColdOctober: nights around 6°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−3°), the warmest in July (14°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to May, 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 | 9 | 2° | −3° | 4.1° | 1.4 h | 12 | 57 |
| FebruaryFeb | 11 | 2° | −3° | 2.7° | 2.5 h | 10 | 45 |
| MarchMar | 18 | 6° | −1° | 2.7° | 4.6 h | 9 | 37 |
| AprilApr | 27 | 12° | 3° | 4.9° | 7.1 h | 9 | 36 |
| MayMay | 32 | 18° | 7° | 9.1° | 9.2 h | 9 | 45 |
| JuneJun | 41 | 21° | 12° | 13.9° | 9.6 h | 11 | 60 |
| JulyJul | 53 | 23° | 14° | 17.7° | 9.3 h | 14 | 85 |
| AugustAug | 52 | 23° | 14° | 18.8° | 8.1 h | 14 | 86 |
| SeptemberSep | 21 | 18° | 10° | 16.7° | 6.0 h | 11 | 62 |
| OctoberOct | 8 | 12° | 6° | 13.0° | 3.5 h | 14 | 77 |
| NovemberNov | 9 | 7° | 2° | 9.5° | 1.3 h | 12 | 57 |
| DecemberDec | 7 | 3° | −1° | 6.4° | 0.9 h | 13 | 59 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), 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
55.92° N, 21.07° E · 5 m · Europe/Vilnius
Sea temperature in Palanga
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 11.7 – 14.4 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Palanga ranges from 2.7 °C in February to 18.8 °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 17.9 and 19.9 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 4.1° | 2.6° | 5.2° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 2.7° | 1.1° | 3.8° | cold |
| MarchMar | 2.7° | 1.1° | 4.0° | cold |
| AprilApr | 4.9° | 3.0° | 6.0° | cold |
| MayMay | 9.1° | 7.7° | 10.7° | cold |
| JuneJun | 13.9° | 12.4° | 16.4° | cold |
| JulyJul | 17.7° | 15.8° | 19.3° | fresh |
| AugustAug | 18.8° | 17.9° | 19.9° | fresh |
| SeptemberSep | 16.7° | 15.5° | 17.9° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 13.0° | 11.7° | 14.4° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 9.5° | 8.5° | 10.6° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 6.4° | 5.2° | 7.5° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Palanga
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 Palanga, 33 % of the daylight hours.
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.
Rain in Palanga: 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, Palanga has about 14 rainy days with 77 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Palanga
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 6).
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 the time, 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.
Wind and clouds in Palanga
How breezy and how cloudy Palanga 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 Palanga typically peaks at 22 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 Palanga: 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.
Heat and humidity in Palanga
How often the day gets hot in Palanga (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Palanga has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 12 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Snow in Palanga
Snow is possible in Palanga, 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 Palanga.
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.
Planning a trip to Palanga
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Palanga 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.
Palanga has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 52) and its weakest during October half-term (score 8).
- 24
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 10 °C by day
- Sea 4 °C
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 34
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 18 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 9.3 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 52
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
FairBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
- 8
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 12 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 3.5 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 8
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 2 °C by day
- Sea 5 °C
- 1.2 h of sun a day
- 12 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.
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Palanga vs Klaipėda
In October the holiday weather in Palanga and Klaipėda is about equally good (score 8 vs 9). During the day it is about as warm in Klaipėda as in Palanga. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Palanga | Klaipėda |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 8 | 9 |
| Daytime high | 12° | 12° |
| Sea | 13° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 14 | 14 |
| Best time | Jul – Aug | May – Sep |
Through the year
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Frequently asked questions about Palanga
When is the best time to visit Palanga?
The best time to visit Palanga is from July to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Palanga?
The sea temperature in Palanga ranges from 2.7 °C in February to 18.8 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Palanga in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 13.0 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Palanga?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 23 °C and nights around 14 °C. January is the coolest month at 2 °C.
When does it rain most in Palanga?
Rain is frequent in October and in December; the wettest month is August with 86 mm. The driest month is April with 36 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Palanga get?
Palanga gets around 1,940 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 9.6 hours a day; in December there are 0.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Palanga in?
Palanga is on UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Palanga?
A nonstop flight from London to Palanga takes about 2 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,490 km.
Which school holidays are best for Palanga?
Palanga has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 52) and its weakest during October half-term (score 8). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 24, May half-term 34, summer holidays 52, October half-term 8, Christmas holidays 8.