December · Poland
Best time to visit Auschwitz-Birkenau in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Auschwitz-Birkenau in December
Average temperature 0°C, 57 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 93% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
3.6/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 0°C
- Rainfall
- 57 mm
- Humidity
- 93%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Auschwitz-Birkenau scores 3.6/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 0°C, 57 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Auschwitz-Birkenau near Oświęcim preserves the Nazi concentration and extermination camp as a memorial and museum.
December in Auschwitz-Birkenau — off-season conditions
December averages 0°C (31°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
At 57 mm of water-equivalent precipitation this is a snowy month at resort level — that is snowpack, not lost days — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 7.9 hours of daylight.
It scores 3.6/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 8.6/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? May scores 5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Auschwitz-Birkenau in December?
- In December, Auschwitz-Birkenau averages 0°C, 57 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.6/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Auschwitz-Birkenau?
- December earns a 3.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Auschwitz-Birkenau in December?
- Expect about 57 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 93% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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