January · Poland
Best time to visit Auschwitz-Birkenau in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Auschwitz-Birkenau in January
Average temperature 0°C, 71 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 92% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
3.3/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 0°C
- Rainfall
- 71 mm
- Humidity
- 92%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Auschwitz-Birkenau scores 3.3/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 0°C, 71 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.
January in Auschwitz-Birkenau — off-season conditions
At 0°C (31°F) this is proper winter weather in January: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
71 mm of water-equivalent precipitation makes this a snowy month at resort level; what falls stays as snow, with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.3 hours of daylight.
That is 3.3/10 on the same scale — 12th of 12 months, versus 8.6/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, May is materially better in Auschwitz-Birkenau — 5.3 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Auschwitz-Birkenau in January?
- In January, Auschwitz-Birkenau averages 0°C, 71 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.3/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Auschwitz-Birkenau?
- January earns a 3.3/10 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 January?
- Expect about 71 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 92% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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