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Kėdainiai minaret

Tower

A rare 19th-century minaret in Kėdainiai, Kaunas County, the tower reflects the town's historical Muslim presence; visitors note its brickwork and the surrounding old town.

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Country: Lithuania
Driest months: Jan-Mar
Pay in: Euro (€)
Language: Lithuanian

Kėdainiai minaret at a Glance

When to Go

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.

Late spring-early autumn
May-September · 12-22 °C
Warmer, long days make wandering the town pleasant.
Winter
December-February · -5-2 °C
Cold and quiet; some attractions may be closed or have reduced hours.

Weather & Climate near Kėdainiai minaret

Climate

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).

Air Quality: AQI 41 Good
Best Time to Visit
AugustJulyMay
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
32°
Warmest Month
-40°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
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
Getting There & Around

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.