Kaunas Synagogue

Synagogue Synagogue in Kaunas reflecting prewar Jewish heritage

In Kaunas, the Kaunas Synagogue complex includes early 20th-century synagogue buildings linked to the city’s Jewish history. Visitors research Jewish heritage sites, attend memorials and visit nearby museums.

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Kaunas Synagogue
Kaunas (various synagogue sites), Kaunas, Lithuania
54.8988, 23.9036

How to Get to Kaunas Synagogue #

Kaunas is easily reached by train and bus from Vilnius (approx. 1.5 hours by road). Many of the city’s historic sites are within walking distance of the Old Town; local tourist information centers can provide exact addresses and opening times for surviving synagogue buildings.

Tips for Visiting Kaunas Synagogue #

  • If seeking the Jewish history of Kaunas, combine a synagogue visit with the Ninth Fort museum for broader context.
  • Check opening hours of surviving synagogues in Kaunas-some buildings have been repurposed or restored and have limited public hours.
  • Seek guided visits with local Jewish heritage groups for deeper historical interpretation.

Best Time to Visit Kaunas Synagogue #

Late spring through early autumn is the most pleasant time to explore Kaunas' Jewish heritage sites; check specific building opening times.

Summer
June-August · 15-25°C (59-77°F)
Easier walking and access to heritage sites around Kaunas.
Spring-Autumn
April-May and September-October · 8-18°C (46-64°F)
Fewer tourists and comfortable temperatures for walking.

Weather & Climate near Kaunas Synagogue #

Climate

Kaunas Synagogue'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 23°C. Moderate rainfall (611 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 44 Good
Best Time to Visit
AugustJulyMay
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
33°
Warmest Month
-39°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -1°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

37 Poor

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-6° -1°
96%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

38 mm
Rainfall
4.1 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 28 mm and mostly overcast skies.

39 Poor

Comfort

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

Weather

28 mm
Rainfall
4.0 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 (37 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

37 mm
Rainfall
3.7 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 (41 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

62 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

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

May

May is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
19°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

48 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
15.8h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° 22°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

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

July

July is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. The wettest month with 80 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
13° 23°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

80 mm
Rainfall
3.1 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 12°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

77 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
12° 22°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

66 mm
Rainfall
2.7 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 (55 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
17°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

55 mm
Rainfall
3.2 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 (51 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

51 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
10.3h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
95%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

50 mm
Rainfall
4.6 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 (48 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

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

Weather

48 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.1h daylight

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