Šiauliai
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Šiauliai month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Šiauliai are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 22–22°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 22°C), January the coldest (average low -5°C), and July the wettest (about 101 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -0.1 | -4.7 | 50 | 2.2 |
| February | 1.5 | -3.8 | 41 | 4.0 |
| March | 5.9 | -1.7 | 34 | 6.9 |
| April | 11.5 | 2.0 | 41 | 9.6 |
| May | 17.1 | 6.7 | 62 | 12.1 |
| June | 21.8 | 12.1 | 75 | 13.4 |
| July | 22.4 | 13.8 | 101 | 12.3 |
| August | 22.1 | 13.3 | 80 | 10.9 |
| September | 18.0 | 9.9 | 45 | 9.1 |
| October | 11.1 | 5.2 | 56 | 5.3 |
| November | 5.0 | 1.3 | 46 | 2.4 |
| December | 1.5 | -2.2 | 46 | 1.6 |
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Research updated Saturday, October 17, 2026Past and future events in Šiauliai
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- Documented history · 1236
Thus, the city's founding date is now considered to be 22 September 1236, the same date when the battle took place near Šiauliai.
- Documented history · 1410
After the Battle of Grunwald in 1410, the raids stopped and Šiauliai developed as an agricultural settlement.
- Documented history · 1445
In 1445, a wooden church was built.
- Documented history · 1625
It was replaced in 1625 with the brick church that can be seen in the city center today.
- Battle of Saule
First mentioned in written sources as Soule in chronicles of the Livonian Order, marking the city's founding date of 22 September 1236.
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01 · OverviewŠiauliai, in brief
Šiauliai is a city in northern Lithuania with a population of 99,462. Situated in the time zone of Europe/Vilnius, the settlement operates using the currency of EUR and supports languages including lt, ru, and pl.
Crossroads of tongues
Historically referred to by names across multiple regional vocabularies—such as Samogitian Šiaulē, Latvian Šauļi, Polish Szawle, German Schaulen, Belarusian Шаўляй, Russian Шяуляй, and Yiddish שאַװל—the urban center reflects a layered linguistic heritage. Throughout changing administrative periods, residents navigated intersecting cultural influences from neighboring realms. Local publications like the Šiaulių Metraštis historically documented this continuous interplay of local history and distinct community identities.
Rebirth from ashes
Rebuilt after repeated devastation following Classicist concepts under Antoni Tyzenhaus, the municipality shifted from radial patterns to an orderly rectangular grid. This physical transformation accompanied demographic shifts. By the early twentieth century, the locality developed into a dynamic multi-ethnic hub, eventually welcoming diverse populations while retaining its distinct Northern European character.
Frequently Asked Questions about Šiauliai
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01 · Q&AWhere is Šiauliai located and what are its coordinates?
Šiauliai is situated in Lithuania at geographic coordinates 55.9333, 23.3167, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Šiauliai?
Šiauliai has a recorded population of approximately 99,462 and observes the Europe/Vilnius time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Šiauliai?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Šiauliai include LT, Russian, Polish, with EUR used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Šiauliai?
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