Vilkaviškis Cathedral Church

Neoclassical cathedral in Vilkaviškis, regional religious center.

Vilkaviškis Cathedral anchors the town's religious life in Marijampolė County; visitors note its architecture, attend services and explore local parish history.

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Vilkaviškis Cathedral at a Glance#

Address: Vilkaviškis Cathedral (Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary), Vilkaviškis, Marijampolė County, Lithuania

How to Get to Vilkaviškis Cathedral#

Vilkaviškis is reached by regional roads from Marijampolė and Kaunas. By car, expect a drive of roughly 1-2 hours from Kaunas. Regional buses connect Vilkaviškis with larger Lithuanian cities; the cathedral sits in the town center within easy walking distance of bus stops.

Tips for Visiting Vilkaviškis Cathedral#

  • Visit during Sunday services to get a sense of the cathedral's role in community life, but be respectful and quiet during liturgy.
  • Climb the adjacent hill for views over Vilkaviškis town-some vestiges of the bell tower and stonework are visible from below.
  • Look closely at mortar and tooling marks on older masonry; they reveal repair rounds from the 19th and 20th centuries.

Best Time to Visit Vilkaviškis Cathedral#

Visit in late spring to early autumn for the most comfortable weather and active parish life.

Summer
June-August · 15-25°C (59-77°F)
Warm, with the town alive and easier for walking between sights.
Late spring/early autumn
May and September · 10-18°C (50-64°F)
Mild days good for photographing the cathedral's façade without harsh shadows.

Weather & Climate near Vilkaviškis Cathedral#

Climate

Vilkaviškis Cathedral's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -6°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (611 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 45 Good
Best Time to Visit
AugustJulyMay
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
34°
Warmest Month
-38°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -1°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

37 Poor

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-6° -1°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

36 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.7h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -6°C. The driest month with just 25 mm and mostly overcast skies.

39 Poor

Comfort

-3°
Feels Like Freezing
-3°C
Temperature
-6°
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

25 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.5h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

33 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

62 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

38 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
13.9h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
18°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

51 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
15.8h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
10° 21°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

70 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
16.9h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. The wettest month with 83 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
12° 22°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

83 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
16.4h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

77 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
11° 22°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

70 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.1
UV Index
High
14.7h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
17°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

57 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
12.5h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

49 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
10.3h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.3h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-4°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

45 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.1h daylight