Great Choral Synagogue (Kyiv)

Synagogue Large historic synagogue in Kyiv, Ukraine

Built in Kyiv, the Great Choral Synagogue served a major Jewish congregation and draws visitors interested in Jewish history, architecture and memorial sites around the city.

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Great Choral Synagogue (Kyiv)
Great Choral Synagogue (Kyiv), 19v Yaroslaviv Val St, Kyiv, Ukraine
50.4703, 30.5119

How to Get to Great Choral Synagogue (Kyiv) #

Located in Kyiv city center; accessible by local metro-Dorohozhychi or nearby central metro stations depending on exact route-and by bus or taxi. Walking from central Kyiv neighborhoods is also straightforward.

Tips for Visiting Great Choral Synagogue (Kyiv) #

  • Confirm guided tour availability-some synagogue areas may be open only with supervision.
  • Be respectful of religious services and memorial practices when visiting.
  • Look for restoration plaques and donor inscriptions that tell parts of the synagogue's 19th-20th century story.

Best Time to Visit Great Choral Synagogue (Kyiv) #

Late spring and early autumn combine comfortable weather with manageable visitor levels.

Late spring
May-June · 12-22°C (54-72°F)
Pleasant weather for walking Kyiv's river-facing neighborhoods.
Autumn
September-October · 10-18°C (50-64°F)
Clear skies and comfortable daytime temperatures for city touring.

Weather & Climate near Great Choral Synagogue (Kyiv) #

Climate

Great Choral Synagogue (Kyiv)'s climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -7°C to 25°C. Moderate rainfall (613 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 57 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
AugustJuneJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
38°
Warmest Month
-34°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -1°C and lows of -7°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

36 Poor

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-7° -1°
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

40 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.4h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of 0°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°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

36 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.9h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

47 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

34 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
14°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

46 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
13.6h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
10° 21°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
15.3h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

79 Very Good

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
14° 24°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

80 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
Very High
16.2h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C. The wettest month with 87 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

79 Very Good

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
15° 25°
66%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

87 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
Very High
15.7h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (58 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

83 Excellent

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
14° 25°
61%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

58 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
14.3h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
10° 19°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

49 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
12.5h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

61 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

35 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.6h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

43 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

49 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.8h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of 1°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°
94%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

45 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.9h daylight

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