Melbourne Zoo
Melbourne Zoo is a zoo in Melbourne, Australia, that is operated by Zoos Victoria and is located in the City of Melbourne. It was established in 1862 and is listed on the Victorian Heritage Register. It is one of the 51 most looked-up sights in Australia on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The zoo is open every day from 09:00 to 17:00 and requires a fee for entry. Travelers can reach the site via Melbourne Essendon Airport, which is 8 km away, or Melbourne Airport, which is 16 km away. The zoo is 465 km from Canberra.
January and February are the warmest months, with daily highs of 25 °C and lows of 15 °C. For those preferring cooler weather, June and July have daily highs of 13 °C and lows of 7 °C. Rainfall is highest in November at 66 mm, while January is the driest month with 40 mm of rain. July has the most rainy days, with 14 days of rain. The zoo is located near several sites, such as the Royal Exhibition Building (2.8 km), St Patrick's Cathedral (3.5 km), Flinders Street railway station (3.9 km), Eureka Tower (4.2 km), and the National Gallery of Victoria (4.4 km).
Weather by month
The warmest month is February, with an average high of 25 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 25 | 25 | 23 | 19 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 23 |
| Average low, °C | 15 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 |
| Rainfall, mm | 40 | 45 | 43 | 51 | 47 | 50 | 53 | 52 | 55 | 58 | 66 | 57 |
| Rainy days | 9 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 9 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
