Berlin Zoo Zoologischer Garten Berlin
Berlin Zoo is a nonprofit organization and tourist destination in Berlin. It is a cultural heritage monument that has existed since 1844.
Planning a visit
The warmest months are July and August, with daily highs of 23 °C. The wettest period is June, which has about 10 rainy days and 60 mm of rain. The zoo is located 3 km from the capital and 20 km from Berlin Brandenburg Airport. Visitors can also combine a trip here with nearby sites such as the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, the Berlin Victory Column, or the Gemäldegalerie, Berlin.
Admission requires a fee, and wheelchair access is limited. Opening hours change depending on the time of year: from late October to late February, it is open daily from 09:00 to 16:30; from late February to late March, it is open daily from 09:00 to 18:00; from late March to late September, it is open daily from 09:00 to 18:30; and from late September to late October, it is open daily from 09:00 to 18:00.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 23 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 3 | 4 | 8 | 13 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 13 | 7 | 3 |
| Average low, °C | -2 | -1 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 3 | -1 |
| Rainfall, mm | 48 | 38 | 46 | 33 | 56 | 60 | 58 | 59 | 48 | 40 | 46 | 53 |
| Rainy days | 13 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 12 | 11 | 13 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
