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Kaunas has a humid continental climate (Köppen Dfb), with warm summers, cold winters, and moderate precipitation spread through the year. Current conditions with overcast skies and high humidity are consistent with its generally moist, variable weather, while long-term climate data for Lithuania indicate cool summers and subfreezing winters. The city typically experiences a fairly even seasonal cycle, with the warmest weather in June to August and the coldest conditions from December to February.
Summer Average
19°C
Winter Average
-3°C
Climate Type
Humid Continental
Rainy Days
120
Sunny Days
55
Humidity
80%
Spring
March - May
4-14°C
Spring is cool and changeable, with frequent clouds, occasional rain, and a gradual warming trend through May.
Moderate rainfall
Summer
June - August
17-22°C
Summer is generally mild to warm rather than hot, with the most comfortable and sunniest weather of the year. Thunderstorms and occasional rain are common, but long dry spells can also occur.
Moderate rainfall
Autumn
September - November
3-14°C
Autumn cools quickly and often becomes damp, cloudy, and windy, especially in late October and November.
Moderate rainfall
Winter
December - February
-8-0°C
Winter is cold and often snowy, with frequent overcast conditions and temperatures that regularly stay below freezing.
Moderate rainfall
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Air Quality
Kaunas
Kaunas offers a compelling mix of affordability, safety, and genuine quality of life—without the expat bubble or inflated prices of Vilnius. You'll find solid healthcare and public transport, a walkable city center, and a thriving cultural scene that punches above its weight for a 375,000-person city. Housing costs remain reasonable, and the community is genuinely welcoming to foreigners.
The trade-off: it's smaller and quieter than major European hubs, which appeals to some but feels limiting to others. English proficiency outside professional circles is patchier than in the capital, and the job market for expats is narrower. If you're seeking an authentic, low-stress European base rather than a cosmopolitan career hub, Kaunas delivers.
Advantages
Kaunas
252 cultural sites nearby
53 parks for recreation
6 universities available
Affordable cost of living
Compact walkable city
Disadvantages
Kaunas
Limited job opportunities
Low average salaries
Minimal coworking infrastructure
Brain drain to Vilnius
Aging infrastructure
Safety & Security in Kaunas
Overall Safety Score
Includes resilience and environmental factors
Good
67
/100
Lithuania Avg
64
Europe Avg
57
Worldwide Avg
56
Crime & Safety Metrics
Thermometer compares Kaunas to Lithuania averages using different marker styles.Compare:
Kaunas
Lithuania Average
Safety Index
0510
Moderate
Safety from Crime
0510
Moderate
Safe Alone (Day)
0510
Good
Safe Alone (Night)
0510
Low
Safety from Violent Crime
0510
Safe
Safety from Property Crime
0510
Moderate
Environmental & Natural Hazard Risks
Resilience Score: 71/100
No data for Kaunas — showing hazard indicators from nearby Vilnius (~91 km).
