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Kaunas Synagogue

Synagogue

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 essentials

Address: Kaunas (various synagogue sites), Kaunas, Lithuania
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When to Go

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
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor -6° - -1° -9° 38 mm overcast 96% 4.1 m/s 0.0 low 7.7h
February Poor -6° - 0° -8° 28 mm overcast 95% 4.0 m/s 0.1 low 9.5h
March Poor -3° - 4° -3° 37 mm overcast 89% 3.7 m/s 0.4 low 11.7h
April Good 2° - 11° 4° 41 mm partly cloudy 81% 3.7 m/s 0.7 moderate 13.9h
May Very Good 8° - 19° 13° 48 mm partly cloudy 78% 3.1 m/s 1.2 high 15.8h
June Very Good 11° - 22° 16° 69 mm partly cloudy 79% 3.1 m/s 1.4 high 16.9h
July Very Good 13° - 23° 18° 80 mm partly cloudy 81% 3.1 m/s 1.4 high 16.4h
August Very Good 12° - 22° 17° 66 mm partly cloudy 81% 2.7 m/s 1.1 high 14.7h
September Very Good 8° - 17° 12° 55 mm partly cloudy 84% 3.2 m/s 0.6 moderate 12.5h
October Acceptable 4° - 11° 5° 51 mm overcast 90% 3.3 m/s 0.2 low 10.3h
November Poor 0° - 4° -2° 50 mm overcast 95% 4.6 m/s 0.1 low 8.3h
December Poor -4° - 1° -6° 48 mm overcast 96% 3.9 m/s 0.0 low 7.1h
Getting There & Around

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.