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.
Great Choral Synagogue (Kyiv) at a Glance#
Address: Great Choral Synagogue (Kyiv), 19v Yaroslaviv Val St, Kyiv, Ukraine
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.
Weather & Climate near Great Choral Synagogue (Kyiv)#
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).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -7° - -1° | -8° | 40 mm | overcast | 94% | 2.9 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.4h |
| February | Poor | -6° - 0° | -7° | 36 mm | overcast | 92% | 3.1 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.9h |
| March | Poor | -2° - 5° | -2° | 34 mm | overcast | 84% | 2.9 m/s | 0.4 low | 11.7h |
| April | Acceptable | 5° - 14° | 8° | 46 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 2.8 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 13.6h |
| May | Very Good | 10° - 21° | 16° | 54 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 2.4 m/s | 1.3 high | 15.3h |
| June | Very Good | 14° - 24° | 19° | 80 mm | partly cloudy | 69% | 2.3 m/s | 1.5 very high | 16.2h |
| July | Very Good | 15° - 25° | 20° | 87 mm | partly cloudy | 66% | 2.3 m/s | 1.5 very high | 15.7h |
| August | Excellent | 14° - 25° | 20° | 58 mm | partly cloudy | 61% | 2.0 m/s | 1.2 high | 14.3h |
| September | Very Good | 10° - 19° | 14° | 49 mm | partly cloudy | 67% | 2.2 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 12.5h |
| October | Good | 4° - 12° | 7° | 35 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 2.6 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.6h |
| November | Poor | -1° - 5° | -1° | 49 mm | overcast | 89% | 2.9 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.8h |
| December | Poor | -4° - 1° | -6° | 45 mm | overcast | 94% | 3.0 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.9h |
