Kėdainiai minaret at a Glance
Best Time to Visit Kėdainiai minaret
Kėdainiai's minaret is best seen in the warmer months when town museums and cafés are open and the light flatters brick and stone.
Weather & Climate near Kėdainiai minaret
Kėdainiai minaret'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 22°C. Moderate rainfall (587 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -6° - -1° | -9° | 35 mm | overcast | 96% | 4.0 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.6h |
| February | Poor | -6° - 0° | -8° | 26 mm | overcast | 96% | 3.9 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.4h |
| March | Poor | -3° - 4° | -4° | 33 mm | overcast | 90% | 3.6 m/s | 0.4 low | 11.7h |
| April | Good | 2° - 11° | 3° | 41 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 3.6 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 14.0h |
| May | Very Good | 6° - 18° | 12° | 50 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 3.1 m/s | 1.3 high | 16.0h |
| June | Very Good | 10° - 21° | 16° | 64 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 3.0 m/s | 1.6 very high | 17.1h |
| July | Very Good | 12° - 22° | 17° | 73 mm | overcast | 82% | 2.9 m/s | 1.5 very high | 16.6h |
| August | Very Good | 11° - 22° | 17° | 66 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 2.6 m/s | 1.2 high | 14.8h |
| September | Very Good | 8° - 17° | 12° | 53 mm | partly cloudy | 86% | 3.1 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 12.6h |
| October | Acceptable | 4° - 11° | 5° | 49 mm | overcast | 91% | 3.3 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.3h |
| November | Poor | 0° - 4° | -2° | 52 mm | overcast | 95% | 4.4 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.1h |
| December | Poor | -4° - 0° | -6° | 45 mm | overcast | 96% | 3.7 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.9h |
How to Get to Kėdainiai minaret
Kėdainiai is about 50-60 km north of Kaunas. The minaret is in the town center, an easy walk from Kėdainiai bus station. Regional buses run from Kaunas; driving takes roughly 50-70 minutes depending on traffic.
Tips for Visiting Kėdainiai minaret
- The minaret is in the town center - combine a visit with Kėdainiai's Town Square and the 17th-18th century merchant houses.
- Photograph the minaret in late afternoon light to bring out the brickwork and cast dramatic shadows on the street.
- Ask at the local museum about the minaret's unusual provenance - explanatory panels are sometimes limited.
