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Alytus, Lithuania

Alytus · Lithuania

Alytus is a mid-size city in Alytus, Lithuania with a population of 49,195. Elevation: 341 ft (104 m). Average temperature: 44°F (6°C).

Data updated June 2026

49,195 Population 2,655/sq mi density
341 ft Elevation 104 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 6°C
24.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Vilnius Timezone

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About Alytus

Alytus

Alytus is a city with municipal rights in southern Lithuania. It is the sixth-largest city in Lithuania and the 14th-largest city in the Baltic states, and also the capital of Alytus County. Being the historical centre of the Dzūkija region, it is connected to several major roads, linking it with the cities of Vilnius; Kaunas; Lazdijai, which is on the border with Poland; and Grodno, Belarus. In July 2024, its total population was counted as 50,996 people. The city lies on the banks of the Nemunas river.

People

Population49,195
Density2,655/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (6°C)
Rain24.5 in/yr
Sunny Days291/yr
Elevation341 ft (104 m)
Population49,195
Population Density2,655 / sq mi
Elevation341 ft (104 m)
Coordinates54.3957°, 24.0389°
TimezoneEurope/Vilnius
Country🇱🇹 Lithuania
State / ProvinceAlytus
Average Temperature44°F (6°C)
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation24.5 inches (623 mm)
Annual Snowfall7.9 inches (20 cm)

About Alytus

Alytus is a mid-size city in Lithuania (Alytus) with a population of 49,195. The city sits at an elevation of 341 feet (104 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 23°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Vilnius.

Climate in Alytus

Alytus has an average annual temperature of 7.8°C (46°F). The hottest month is Aug (18.6°C), the coldest is Jan (-3.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 763 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -3.5°C / 26°F -16.6° / 3.6° 67.6
Feb -1.4°C / 30°F -11.1° / 6.7° 53.1
Mar 2°C / 36°F -7.7° / 15.6° 39.9
Apr 6.6°C / 44°F -3.7° / 20° 44.7
May 11.8°C / 53°F -1.1° / 23.5° 82.0
Jun 18.3°C / 65°F 6.5° / 29.1° 86.5
Jul 18.4°C / 65°F 9.4° / 29.2° 95.0
Aug 18.6°C / 66°F 9° / 28.7° 84.9
Sep 13.7°C / 57°F 3.8° / 24.8° 39.6
Oct 8.4°C / 47°F -1.3° / 19.5° 63.4
Nov 2.7°C / 37°F -5.7° / 11.9° 52.1
Dec -2°C / 28°F -12.2° / 5.1° 54.6
Alytus has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 24.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 341 feet.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average43.5°F
19% below Lithuania avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days291 days/yr

Geography

Elevation341 ft (104 m)
Area18.5 sq mi (48.0 km²)
Population Density2,655/sq mi
Coordinates54.3957°N, 24.0389°W
TimezoneEurope/Vilnius

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.5"
35% below Lithuania avg
Snowfall 7.9"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.27"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.10"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 25°F (-4°C) 1.1 in Driest
March 32°F (-0°C) 1.5 in
April 43°F (6°C) 1.6 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
June 60°F (16°C) 2.8 in
July 63°F (17°C) 3.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in
September 53°F (12°C) 2.3 in
October 44°F (7°C) 2.0 in
November 35°F (2°C) 1.9 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 1.9 in

Alytus has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 23°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.3") and February the driest (1.1").

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Colleges & Universities in Alytus

Institution Type Founded Website
Alytaus kolegija College - ,
Alytaus profesinio rengimo centras - Paslaugų verslo skyrius College - Visit →
Alytaus profesinio rengimo centras, Mykolo Krupavičiaus žemės ūkio ir verslo skyrius College - ,

Schools in Alytus

23 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Alytaus „Sakalėlio“ pradinė mokykla - - - -
Šv. Benedikto gimnazija - - - -
Alytaus Dzūkijos mokykla - - - -
Miroslavo gimnazija - - - -
Alytaus profesinio rengimo centras - - - -
Panemunės vidurinė mokykla - - - -
Alytaus Piliakalnio progimnazija - - - -
Alytaus Senamiesčio pradinė mokykla - - - -
Alytaus „Volungės“ progimnazija - - - -
Putinų gimnazija - - - -
Alytaus Šaltinių pagrindinė mokykla - - - -
Kurnėnų mokykla - - - -
Alytaus „Vilties“ Mokykla-darželis - - - -
Alytaus Likiškėlių progimnazija - - - -
Alytaus Jotvingių gimnazija - - - -
Alytaus Vidzgirio progimnazija - - - -
Adolfo Ramanausko-Vanago gimnazija - - - -
Vaisodžių pagrindinė mokykla - - - -
Alytaus dailiųjų amatų mokykla - - - -
Alovės pagrindinio ugdymo skyrius - - - -
Nemunaičio pagrindinė mokykla - - - -
Alytaus muzikos mokykla - - - -
Alytaus Dainavos pagrindinė mokykla - - - -
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Radio Stations near Alytus

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Mano - MP3 128 kbps
Kelyje Kaunas - MP3 192 kbps

Museums in Alytus

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Alytaus kraštotyros muziejus
Alytaus kraštotyros muziejus
Antano Jonyno memorialinis muziejus
Anzelmo Matučio memorialinis muziejus
Archeologinė ekspozicija Kai sieloms neliko medžių
Birštono muziejus
Birštono sakralinis muziejus
Lietuvos laisvės kovų ir kančių muziejus
Lietuvos totorių buities muziejus
Merkinės kraštotyros muziejus
Mūsų tautos istorijos atminties muziejus
S. Pigagos muziejus
The Museum of Prienai Region
Vinco Krėvės tėviškė

Libraries in Alytus

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alytaus Jurgio Kunčino viešoji biblioteka0.0
Alytaus rajono savivaldybės viešoji biblioteka, Užupių filialas0.0
Birštono viešoji biblioteka0.0
Prienų Justino Marcinkevičiaus viešoji biblioteka0.0

Farmers Markets in Alytus

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Jazminų turgus
Jotvingių turgus
Prienų centrinis turgelis
Prienų turgus
Ūkininkų turgus
Žuvinto turgus

Hotels in Alytus

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dzūkija
Vaidila

Restaurants in Alytus

11 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alovės karčiama
COCO Lounge
Da Andrea
Dzūkijos dvaro valgomasis
Dzūkų brewery & restaurant
Dzūkų užeiga
Dzūkų užeiga
Kibininė
Lietuviški patiekalai
Miami Pizza & Pub
Šašlykinė

Cafes in Alytus

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caffeine
Kavos skveras
Vėtrungė

Cinemas in Alytus

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dainava

Theatres in Alytus

2 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alytaus miesto teatras
Dainų slėnis

Zoos in Alytus

1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Voveryčių parkelis

Theme Parks in Alytus

1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tarzanija

Clinics in Alytus

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Affidea

Dentists in Alytus

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lingio odontologijos klinika

Bus Stations in Alytus

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alytaus autobusų stotis

Gas Stations in Alytus

17 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Baltic Petroleum
Baltic Petroleum
Circle K „Alytus II“
Circle K „Alytus“
Emsi
LT #131113226
Neste „Santaikos“
Neste „Ūdrijos“
Orlen
Saurida
Skulas
Stateta
Stateta
Stateta
Stateta
Viada
Viada

Banks in Alytus

4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Artea
Luminor
SEB
Swedbank

Stadiums & Teams in Alytus

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Alytus

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Jonavos slidinėjimo centras 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Alytus

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kaunas International AirportKUNLarge Airport
Jonava Air Base-Medium Airport
Alytus Airfield-Small Airport
Balbieriškis airstrip-Small Airport
Dievogala Airstrip-Small Airport
Druskininkai Airfield-Small Airport
Krokialaukis-Small Airport
Pociūnai Airfield-Small Airport
Rūdiškės Airfield-Small Airport
S. Darius and S. Girėnas Airfield-Small Airport
Sasnava Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Alytus

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Alytaus Šv. Angelų Sargų bažnyčia
Alytaus Šv. Kazimiero bažnyčia
Alytaus Šv. Liudviko bažnyčia
Alytaus Švč. M. Marijos Krikščionių Pagalbos bažnyčia
Jehovah’s Witnesses
Rumbonių Švč. Trejybės bažnyčia

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Vilnius
Elevation
93 m (305 ft)
Area
48.0 km² (18.5 mi²)
Founded
1377
Postal Code
LT-62001
Website
alytus.lt
Twinned With
Albano Laziale, Amata Municipality, Berdychiv, Botkyrka Municipality, Crawley, Cēsis, Ełk, Focșani, General San Martín, Giżycko County, Hiratsuka, Irpin, Kremenchuk, Mandal, Ningbo, Opole, Ostrołęka, Rochester, Rouen, Suwałki, Vélizy-Villacoublay

Things to See Near Alytus

36 places within 15 km

⚱️ Archaeological Sites (21)
  • • Alytaus kapinynas
  • • Alytaus piliakalnis
  • • Aniškio piliakalnis
  • • Bazorų piliakalnis
  • • Bundorių piliakalnis
  • + 16 more
🏖️ Beaches (1)
  • • Alytaus nudistų paplūdimys
🛡️ Forts (2)
  • • Alytaus tvirtovės forto liekanos
  • • Alytaus tvirtovės IV fortas
🏛️ Ruins (5)
  • • Geležinkelio tilto griuvėsiai
  • • Geležinkelio tilto griuvėsiai
  • • Geležinkelio tilto griuvėsiai
  • • Skernės pralaida
  • • Standartinės geležinkelio pralaidos griuvėsiai
🌄 Viewpoints (7)
  • • Alytaus piliakalnio apžvalgos aikštelė
  • • Ąžuolų alėja
  • • Nemunaičio atodanga
  • • Panemuninkų skardis
  • • Punios piliakalnio viršutinė aikštelė
  • + 2 more

🇱🇹 About Lithuania

Capital Vilnius
Population 2,789,533
Area 65,200 km²
GDP (USD) $79,789,877,416
GDP per capita $27,786
HDI 0.879
Life expectancy 77.0 years
Internet users 88.5%
Urban population 68.6%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages Lithuanian
Calling code +370
TLD .lt
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Lithuania

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Naujieji metai
Feb 16 The Day of Restoration of the State of Lithuania Lietuvos valstybės atkūrimo diena
Mar 11 Day of Restoration of Independence of Lithuania Lietuvos nepriklausomybės atkūrimo diena
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Velykos
Apr 6 Easter Monday Antroji Velykų diena
May 1 International Working Day Tarptautinė darbo diena
Jun 24 St. John's Day Joninės, Rasos
Jul 6 Statehood Day Valstybės diena
Aug 15 Assumption Day Žolinė
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Visų šventųjų diena
Nov 2 All Souls' Day Vėlinės
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Šv. Kūčios
Dec 25 Christmas Day Šv. Kalėdos
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Šv. Kalėdos

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Frequently Asked Questions About Alytus

What is the population of Alytus?

Alytus has a population of 49,195 residents and is located in Lithuania. The population density is 2,655 people per square mile, spread across 18.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Alytus?

Alytus has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 23°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 291 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 24.5 inches, with 7.9 inches of snow.

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