The climate of Lithuania is transitional between oceanic and continental. In the 12-15 kilometers-wide coastal zone it is oceanic, and in the Eastern part of the country it is continental. From the point of view of suitability for human health and economic activities the climate can be considered to be among the favourable ones. It is characterized by seasonal changes of temperature four times a year, by moderate heat in summer and by adequate humidity and a sufficient number of bright days. The negative features include long autumns and winters, and a relatively short vegetation period (169-202 days).

Average temperature in July is +17°C, in January – -4.9°C. However, temperatures can soar up to +30°C in summer, and drop down to -32°C in winter. Summers here are pleasantly mild, whereas not every winter offers abundance of snow.