Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum Państwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau w Oświęcimiu
Poland UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum is a museum located in Oświęcim, Poland, and is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Opened in 1947, the 1.92 km2 site covers the Auschwitz concentration camp. It is one of the most looked-up sights in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
Daily highs reach 23 °C in July and August, while winter months such as January and February see low temperatures of -5 °C and -4 °C. Rain varies across the year, with July experiencing the highest rainfall at 105 mm over about 15 days, and October seeing about 51 mm of rain across 10 days. Opening hours vary by month, running from 07:30 to 15:30 in December, up to 07:30 to 20:30 from June to August. Admission fees apply, and tickets can be obtained through the official website.
The nearest airport is Kraków John Paul II International Airport in Balice, situated 44 km away, while the site is 275 km from Warsaw. Nearby places to combine with a visit include the Auschwitz concentration camp at 0 km, Nikiszowiec at 24.1 km, and the Silesian Museum at 27.3 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 23 °C. The wettest is June, with about 108 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 1 | 2 | 8 | 14 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 18 | 13 | 7 | 2 |
| Average low, °C | -5 | -4 | -1 | 4 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 1 | -3 |
| Rainfall, mm | 45 | 41 | 50 | 52 | 92 | 108 | 105 | 90 | 77 | 51 | 56 | 54 |
| Rainy days | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
