May · Poland
Best time to visit Auschwitz-Birkenau in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Auschwitz-Birkenau in May
Average temperature 14°C, 68 mm of rain, about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 75% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
8.6/10
Ranked #1 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 14°C
- Rainfall
- 68 mm
- Humidity
- 75%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 24
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
May in Auschwitz-Birkenau scores 8.6/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - the single best month of the year. Expect around 14°C, 68 mm of rain, and roughly 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Auschwitz-Birkenau near Oświęcim preserves the Nazi concentration and extermination camp as a memorial and museum.
May in Auschwitz-Birkenau — the year's strongest window
May averages 14°C (57°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 68 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 15.2 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Auschwitz-Birkenau at 8.6/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Plan for peak pricing, with crowds are moderate. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Auschwitz-Birkenau in May?
- In May, Auschwitz-Birkenau averages 14°C, 68 mm of rain, and about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.6/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Auschwitz-Birkenau?
- May earns a 8.6/10 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 May?
- Expect about 68 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 75% and there are about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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