Maribor Synagogue

Synagogue Historic Maribor synagogue reflecting local Jewish heritage

A medieval synagogue in Maribor’s Old Town that survives as a marker of local Jewish heritage. Visitors view its exterior, exhibitions and nearby historic streets.

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The Maribor Synagogue is a medieval synagogue located in the old town of Maribor in northeastern Slovenia. The building survives as one of the town’s historic Jewish sites and has been used for exhibitions and cultural events.

Architectural features of the synagogue reflect its medieval origins; the building is situated within Maribor’s historic centre and is part of the city’s preserved heritage properties.

The synagogue stands in central Maribor and is accessible from the city’s pedestrian historic core.

Maribor Synagogue
Maribor Synagogue, Old Town, Maribor, Slovenia
46.5567, 15.6477

How to Get to Maribor Synagogue #

The Maribor Synagogue sits in Maribor’s Old Town. From Maribor main railway and bus station it is an easy 1-1.5 km walk (roughly 10-20 minutes) into the historic centre where the synagogue is located; taxis and short local bus rides are also available from the station.

If coming from Ljubljana, Maribor is on the A1 motorway roughly 130 km to the northeast (about 1.5 hours by car), and frequent intercity trains and buses run between the two cities.

Tips for Visiting Maribor Synagogue #

  • Confirm opening hours before visiting-the Maribor Synagogue is a small cultural/museum site and can be closed outside scheduled hours or for events.
  • Combine the visit with a short walk of Maribor's old town; the synagogue is in the compact pedestrian centre so you can see other Jewish and medieval heritage sites in one stop.

Best Time to Visit Maribor Synagogue #

For a calm visit to the indoor synagogue site, choose shoulder seasons or winter weekdays to avoid summer crowds.

High season (summer)
June-August · N/A (indoor)
Busiest time for visitors - expect more tour groups and higher foot traffic inside the site.
Shoulder seasons
April-May, September-October · N/A (indoor)
Quieter than summer; easier to view displays and interpretive material with fewer crowds.
Winter
November-February · N/A (indoor)
Typically the least crowded period - good for a quieter visit, though check opening hours in advance.

Weather & Climate near Maribor Synagogue #

Climate

Maribor Synagogue's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 26°C. Abundant rainfall (1049 mm/year), wettest in August.

Air Quality: AQI 55 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
38°
Warmest Month
-23°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 3°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

47 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-4°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

43 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.9h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

45 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

49 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.2h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

68 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

65 Good

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
15°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

75 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
13.4h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (93 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

61 Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
21°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

93 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
14.8h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (121 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
12° 24°
70%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

121 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
15.6h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Significant rainfall (117 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

77 Very Good

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
14° 26°
64%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

117 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
15.2h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (125 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
13° 25°
65%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

125 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
14.0h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

65 Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
10° 21°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

101 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
12.4h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 5°C. Regular rainfall (100 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
15°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

100 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.7h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 0°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

41 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

91 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.3h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

43 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

66 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.5h daylight

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