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- A heavyweight winter jacket.
- Wool and cashmere scarves.
- A wool or cashmere hat.
- A pair of wool or cashmere gloves.
- Wool or cashmere socks.
- Good base layer clothing.
- A good pair of warm walking shoes.
The Auschwitz-Birkenau museum is open daily from 8am except for January 1st, December 25th, and Easter Sunday. It closes at 3pm from December to February, 4pm in March and November, 5pm in April and October, 6pm in May and September, and 7pm from June to August.
Taking photos is entirely forbidden in Room 5 of Block 4, in the cellars of Block 11 as well as in the area of the security check of visitors and their hand luggage.
Due to the huge interest visitors are kindly requested to book in advance at the website visit.auschwitz.org, as well as to arrive at least 30 minutes before the start of the tour. Larger luggage should be left in vehicles in the car park or the left luggage room during the opening hours of the Museum.
What Clothes To Pack For Krakow
- You can strip back to a light t-shirt in when the temperature is high or add a couple of long-sleeved tops when things get chilly.
- Base layer tops and thermal tights keep you warm in even the coldest weather, without taking up much luggage space.
However, Krakow weather in January is very cold and you'll need to bring a heavy jacket for your visit. January is one of the coldest months of the year with an average temperature of just -3°C and highs of 0°C. There isn't much rainfall over the month, with just 24mm of rain spread over 13 days.
The best times to visit Kraków are from March to May and between September and November. The weather is pleasant and the summer's throngs of tourists are nowhere to be found.
The average temperature in December is -1°C with peaks of just 2°C at midday. Snowfall is possible because of the low temperatures and there's a 50% chance it'll snow during your visit. This is great if you've come to Krakow to celebrate Christmas and don't mind a touch of frost in the morning.
The best time to visit Portugal is in spring (March-May), when the country is in bloom and waking after the winter. Summer (June-August) can get very hot, particularly in central Portugal. Large numbers of Portuguese head to the beach during this period, when the water temperatures are warmer than usual.
Poland has a moderate climate with both maritime and continental elements. You can count on many sunny days and many rainy days and don't be surprised when the summer turns out to be quite hot or quite rainy. Winters are usually cold, with temperatures well below freezing, and more or less snowy.
September has an average temperature of 14°C with evening lows of 9°C. In the afternoon, temperatures peak at 19°C, which is great for exploring the city and taking day trips to other regions in southern Poland.
Krakow weather in November is very cold with temperatures almost dropping to below freezing. If you don't mind the cold, it's a great time for sightseeing since there are fewer crowds in the city.
