Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for October
| Metric | Vilnius | Warsaw | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 10°C (50°F) | 12°C (54°F)▲ | Warsaw |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 5°C (41°F) | 6°C (43°F)▲ | Warsaw |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 11 days | 9 days▲ | Warsaw |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 57 mm | 46 mm▲ | Warsaw |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 5h/day | 6h/day▲ | Warsaw |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 6 | 6 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 19 km/h | 18 km/h▲ | Warsaw |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Warsaw edges ahead as the better destination in October. Warsaw offers 6 hours of daily sunshine with only 9 rain days, while Vilnius sees 5 sunshine hours and 11 rain days.
Vilnius is on the cooler side at 10°C, requiring warmer clothing. Warsaw is cooler at 12°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Warsaw is the stronger choice in October. Warsaw receives 1 more hour of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
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.
Warsaw averages 12°C (54°F) for the high and 6°C (43°F) for the low, with a daily range of 6°C. The 2°C difference is noticeable but not dramatic.
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.
Warsaw sees 46 mm over 9 rain days. That makes Warsaw the drier option by 2 rain days and 11 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 10°C, lows of 5°C, 11 rain days
Highs of 12°C, lows of 6°C, 9 rain days
Pack for both: warm layers, a mid-weight jacket, long trousers. 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 | Warsaw | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | -2°C | 11d | 1°C | 10d |
| Feb | -1°C | 11d | 2°C | 10d |
| Mar | 4°C | 11d | 7°C | 10d |
| Apr | 12°C | 10d | 14°C | 10d |
| May | 17°C | 12d | 19°C | 12d |
| Jun | 21°C | 13d | 22°C | 12d |
| Jul | 23°C | 13d | 24°C | 13d |
| Aug | 22°C | 12d | 24°C | 11d |
| Sep | 17°C | 10d | 18°C | 10d |
| Oct | 10°C | 11d | 12°C | 9d |
| Nov | 4°C | 11d | 6°C | 10d |
| Dec | 0°C | 11d | 2°C | 10d |
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