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Destination Guides - Europe / Lithuania
Travel Advice on Health, Climate, Local Info, Customs and Laws
| Travel Advice/Warnings |
| This is generally a safe country but muggings, pick pockets and bag snatching is on the increase. Keep travel documents securely locked away but keep a copy of your passport on you. Car theft is comon, park securely. |
| Vaccinations & Health Alerts |
| Rabies and tick borne encephalitis is present in forested areas. It is recommended that you vaccinate against Hep A, Polio, Typhoid and Diphtheria. Take out a EHIC before travel. |
| Seasonal Climate |
| Month |
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
| Temp (c) |
-1 |
4 |
3 |
10 |
15 |
17 |
16 |
13 |
10 |
4 |
-2 |
-3 |
| Rainfall (cm) |
3 |
3 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
7 |
10 |
9 |
6 |
5 |
4 |
3 |
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| Due to its northern position, Lithuania experiences mild summers and harsh winters. Rain occurs throughout the year. |
BBC - Weather Centre - Forecast for Vilnius, Lithuania
| Tuesday |
Max Temp: 17°C (63°F), Min Temp: 10°C (50°F), Wind Direction: E, Wind Speed: 11mph, Visibility: very good, Pressure: 1025mb, Humidity: 58%, Sunrise: 06:37EEST, Sunset: 19:56EEST |
| Wednesday |
Max Temp: 15°C (59°F), Min Temp: 9°C (48°F), Wind Direction: E, Wind Speed: 9mph, Visibility: very good, Pressure: 1025mb, Humidity: 72%, Sunrise: 06:39EEST, Sunset: 19:53EEST |
| Thursday |
Max Temp: 16°C (61°F), Min Temp: 10°C (50°F), Wind Direction: ESE, Wind Speed: 13mph, Visibility: good, Pressure: 1028mb, Humidity: 57%, Sunrise: 06:41EEST, Sunset: 19:51EEST |
(by the BBC Weather Centre in association with the Met Office) |
| Local Customs/Laws |
| Penalties for drugs offences are heavy. |
| Getting Around |
| Rail and road networks are good generally. It is compulsory to have winter tyres on vehicles between November and April and dipped headlights between September and April. Buses and trolley buses are well used. Tickets for buses and trolley buses in Vilnius and Kaunas are best bought from a news kiosk (spauda) as they cost more if bought from the driver. Taxis are widely available but it is cheaper and safer to phone a recognised company. Do not hail them in the street or use unmarked ones. |
| Public Holidays/Festivals |
| New Year on 1 January, Independence Day on 16 February, Restoration of Independence on 11 March, Easter between 2-5 April 10, Mother's Day on 4 May, Midsummer (Jonines) on 24 June, Anniversary of the King's Coronation on 6 July, Assumption on 15 August, All Saints on 1 November, Christmas on Day on 25 December and Boxing Day on 26 December. St Casimir's Fair (Kaziuko muge) is held on the Sunday closest to 4 March. Vilnius hosts a number of events with the Summer Music festival in the Old Town in July, the 3 day City festival in mid-September and the National Song Festival held every 5 years. |
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| Visa Requirements |
| Visas not required but passport must be valid for 3 months from date of leaving. Replacement passports must be obtained through Dusseldorf, Germany which can take up to 15 days. |
| British Embassy Details |
| 2 Antakalnio, 10308 Vilnius. Tel: (370)5 246 2900 |
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