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Auschwitz

Poland

Best timeMar & Aug–Sep

Set inPoland

In season~73°F high

Climate30–77°F

On the map

Map showing the location of Auschwitz

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Historical monthly weather

Sunny share of daylightJul · 46%

WarmestJul · 77°F

WettestMay

Best windowMar & Aug–Sep

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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.

Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Auschwitz: Oświęcim, Auschwitz-Birkenau

Auschwitz, also known as Oświęcim, was a complex of over 40 concentration and extermination camps operated by Nazi Germany in occupied Poland during World War II and the Holocaust. It consisted of Auschwitz I, the main camp (Stammlager) in Oświęcim; Auschwitz II-Birkenau, a concentration and extermination camp with gas chambers, Auschwitz III-Monowitz, a labour camp for the chemical conglomerate IG Farben, and dozens of subcamps.

Best time to visit

Two separate windows work best: Mar & Aug–Sep. Pick the one that matches what you came for.

Auschwitz: Auschwitz I Camp and Museum

Auschwitz: This photo was taken during Automotive Wikiexpedition 2016 set up by Wikimedia Polska Association.You can see all photographs in category

Pairs well with

National Museum in Kraków

St. Mary's Basilica in Kraków

Czartoryski Museum

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Auschwitz?

The best time to visit Auschwitz is March & August–September, in Poland.

Where is Auschwitz?

Auschwitz is in Poland.

What is Auschwitz known for?

Auschwitz, also known as Oświęcim, was a complex of over 40 concentration and extermination camps operated by Nazi Germany in occupied Poland during World War II and the Holocaust. It consisted of Auschwitz I, the main camp (Stammlager) in Oświęcim; Auschwitz II-Birkenau, a concentration and extermination camp with gas chambers, Auschwitz III-Monowitz, a labour camp for the chemical conglomerate IG Farben, and dozens of subcamps.

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