September · Poland
Best time to visit Auschwitz-Birkenau in September Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Auschwitz-Birkenau in September
Average temperature 16°C, 107 mm of rain, about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 74% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
September score
7.1/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 16°C
- Rainfall
- 107 mm
- Humidity
- 74%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 9
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
September in Auschwitz-Birkenau scores 7.1/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 16°C, 107 mm of rain, and roughly 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Auschwitz-Birkenau near Oświęcim preserves the Nazi concentration and extermination camp as a memorial and museum.
September in Auschwitz-Birkenau — reliably good (5th best month)
September averages 16°C (61°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
At 107 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 7.1/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 8.6/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? May scores 1.5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Auschwitz-Birkenau in September?
- In September, Auschwitz-Birkenau averages 16°C, 107 mm of rain, and about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.1/10.
- Is September a good time to visit Auschwitz-Birkenau?
- September earns a 7.1/10 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 September?
- Expect about 107 mm of rain in September. Average humidity is 74% and there are about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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