Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for October
| Metric | Vilnius | Minsk | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 10°C (50°F) | 10°C (50°F) | Tie |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 5°C (41°F)▲ | 4°C (39°F) | Vilnius |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 11 days | 11 days | Tie |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 57 mm | 55 mm▲ | Minsk |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 5h/day | 5h/day | Tie |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 6 | 6 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 19 km/h▲ | 21 km/h | Vilnius |
Vilnius and Minsk are closely matched in October. Neither city has a clear advantage across all metrics. Your decision should come down to personal preference, cultural interests, and travel logistics rather than weather alone.
Vilnius is on the cooler side at 10°C, requiring warmer clothing. Minsk is cooler at 10°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, both cities are equally dry in October.
Vilnius reaches an average high of 10°C (50°F) and drops to 5°C (41°F) at night during October. The daily temperature range is 5°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.
Minsk averages 10°C (50°F) for the high and 4°C (39°F) for the low, with a daily range of 6°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in October.
Vilnius receives approximately 57 mm of rainfall across 11 rain days during October. You can expect rain roughly every other day.
Minsk sees 55 mm over 11 rain days. Both cities are equally rainy this month.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 10°C, lows of 5°C, 11 rain days
Highs of 10°C, lows of 4°C, 11 rain days
Pack for both: warm layers, a mid-weight jacket, long trousers, waterproof jacket, compact umbrella, waterproof shoes, a warm scarf. These items are useful in either destination during October.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. October is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Vilnius | Minsk | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | -2°C | 11d | -3°C | 10d |
| Feb | -1°C | 11d | -2°C | 10d |
| Mar | 4°C | 11d | 3°C | 10d |
| Apr | 12°C | 10d | 12°C | 10d |
| May | 17°C | 12d | 17°C | 13d |
| Jun | 21°C | 13d | 21°C | 13d |
| Jul | 23°C | 13d | 23°C | 13d |
| Aug | 22°C | 12d | 22°C | 11d |
| Sep | 17°C | 10d | 16°C | 10d |
| Oct | 10°C | 11d | 10°C | 11d |
| Nov | 4°C | 11d | 3°C | 10d |
| Dec | 0°C | 11d | -1°C | 10d |
Vilnius Weather in October
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