Lithuania faces changeable weather with daily rain, but weekend warmth expected

Lithuania is bracing for a week of unsettled weather, with meteorologists forecasting rain almost daily, often accompanied by thunderstorms. However, a warmer spell is expected to return over the weekend, with temperatures potentially reaching up to 27 degrees Celsius.

According to Meteo.lt, the Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service, the coming week will see predominantly cloudy skies with sunny intervals. Heavy rain and thunderstorms are predicted for the Telšiai, Šiauliai, Panevėžys, Kaunas, Vilnius, and Alytus regions. Nighttime temperatures will hover between 10-15 degrees Celsius, while daytime highs will range from 17-22 degrees.

Strong westerly winds of 8-13 m/s are expected, with gusts potentially reaching 15-17 m/s. These winds could increase to 20 m/s along the coast at times. The western and southwestern parts of the country are likely to experience the coolest conditions, with temperatures dipping lower than the national average.

Looking ahead to the weekend, forecasts suggest a chance of brief showers, possibly with thunderstorms in some areas. Winds will generally be from the north and northwest. Nighttime temperatures are expected to rise significantly, reaching 14-16 degrees Celsius on Saturday night and 17-19 degrees on Sunday night. Daytime temperatures are predicted to climb to 22-27 degrees Celsius, offering a welcome respite from the week's unsettled conditions.