Zwinger
The Zwinger is a baroque palace in Dresden, Germany, designed by Matthäus Daniel Pöppelmann and commissioned by Augustus II the Strong. It is a heritage monument in Saxony and is one of the 77 most looked-up sights in Germany on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The weather in Dresden varies by season. July and August are the warmest months, with daily highs of about 23 °C and lows of about 15 °C. September has the fewest rainy days, with about 9 days of rain. In the winter, January and December are the coldest, with daily highs of about 3 °C and lows of about -2 °C. Other months such as May and June have daily highs between 18 °C and 21 °C.
The palace is 9 km from Dresden Airport and 165 km from Berlin. Nearby locations include Semperoper and Dresden Castle, which are both 0.2 km away, and the Frauenkirche, Dresden, at 0.6 km. The Dresden Elbe Valley is 5.6 km away, and Moritzburg Castle is 13.3 km away. The site is open from 06:00 to 21:00, and wheelchair access is limited.
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 | 9 | 14 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 14 | 7 | 3 |
| Average low, °C | -2 | -2 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 2 | -1 |
| Rainfall, mm | 50 | 42 | 51 | 45 | 65 | 64 | 84 | 88 | 53 | 45 | 59 | 59 |
| Rainy days | 15 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 13 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
