Oni Synagogue Synagogue
Historic Georgian synagogue in Racha-Lechkhumi region
A historic synagogue in Oni, Racha; visitors come to study regional Jewish heritage, local architecture and the community's records as part of wider tours of western Georgia.
Oni Synagogue at a Glance#
Address: Oni, Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti region, Georgia
How to Get to Oni Synagogue#
Oni lies roughly 220 km northwest of Tbilisi by road (a drive of several hours through mountain roads). Regional minibuses (marshrutkas) and private taxis connect Oni with Ambrolauri and Kutaisi; once in Oni the synagogue is a short walk from the town centre.
Tips for Visiting Oni Synagogue#
- The best photographs show the synagogue and the surrounding timbered houses of Oni together-walk the steep streets above the building to capture it against the hillside.
- Check service times with local authorities if planning to attend; the town is small and schedules vary.
- Talk to the synagogue custodian or local guide about the 1895 consecration and later repairs-these local custodians often hold oral histories not published elsewhere.
Best Time to Visit Oni Synagogue#
Summer for easiest access and warm walks; spring and autumn for quieter, cooler visits.
Weather & Climate near Oni Synagogue#
Oni Synagogue's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 25°C. Abundant rainfall (1052 mm/year), wettest in June, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -4° - 2° | -3° | 88 mm | overcast | 88% | 1.7 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.3h |
| February | Poor | -3° - 3° | -2° | 74 mm | overcast | 88% | 1.9 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.4h |
| March | Poor | -1° - 8° | 1° | 69 mm | overcast | 86% | 2.1 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Acceptable | 3° - 15° | 8° | 86 mm | overcast | 81% | 2.2 m/s | 1.1 high | 13.2h |
| May | Good | 8° - 18° | 13° | 97 mm | overcast | 79% | 1.9 m/s | 1.5 very high | 14.4h |
| June | Very Good | 11° - 22° | 17° | 106 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 1.8 m/s | 1.9 very high | 15.1h |
| July | Very Good | 15° - 25° | 20° | 87 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 1.7 m/s | 1.9 very high | 14.8h |
| August | Very Good | 14° - 25° | 20° | 81 mm | partly cloudy | 68% | 1.8 m/s | 1.7 very high | 13.7h |
| September | Very Good | 11° - 21° | 16° | 78 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 1.7 m/s | 1.2 high | 12.3h |
| October | Good | 6° - 15° | 11° | 97 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 1.6 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.9h |
| November | Acceptable | 2° - 9° | 4° | 87 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 1.5 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.6h |
| December | Poor | -2° - 4° | -1° | 102 mm | overcast | 85% | 1.8 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.0h |