DierenPark Amersfoort

How to Get to DierenPark Amersfoort #

Located in Amersfoort, Utrecht province. By car, follow signs from the A1/A28 interchange. Public transport: take train to Amersfoort central station and a local bus to DierenPark (check local bus lines and schedules).

Tips for Visiting DierenPark Amersfoort #

Feedings are scheduled for many animals - check the daily program to catch penguin or sea lion presentations.
Arrive before noon to see big cats and primates at their most active; late afternoon can be quieter but some animals retreat.
Use the zoo's map to navigate the park efficiently; it's larger than it looks and includes a historic castle-like facade that many visitors miss.

Best Time to Visit DierenPark Amersfoort #

Best in spring for young animals and pleasant weather; arrive early in summer to avoid crowds during feeding times.

Spring (Mar-May)

Mar-May · 5-18°C

Animals are active after winter; baby seasons mean more young animals in care and displays.

Summer (Jun-Aug)

Jun-Aug · 15-25°C

Longer opening hours and events, though it can be busier - visit early to avoid peak crowds.

Weather & Climate near DierenPark Amersfoort #

Climate

DierenPark Amersfoort's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -1°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (873 mm/year).

Best Time to Visit

AugustJulyMay

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

35°

Warmest Month

-17°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

3°

Feels Like Cold

3°C

Temperature

0° – 5°

93%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

78 mm

Rainfall

4.8 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.0

UV Index

Low

8.1h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

3°

Feels Like Cold

3°C

Temperature

-1° – 6°

90%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

56 mm

Rainfall

4.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.1

UV Index

Low

9.7h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

5°

Feels Like Cold

5°C

Temperature

1° – 10°

84%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

74 mm

Rainfall

4.6 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.4

UV Index

Low

11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

60 Good

Comfort

8°

Feels Like Cold

8°C

Temperature

3° – 13°

78%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

51 mm

Rainfall

4.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.8

UV Index

Moderate

13.8h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

68 Good

Comfort

12°

Feels Like Cool

12°C

Temperature

7° – 18°

77%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

65 mm

Rainfall

3.9 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.2

UV Index

High

15.5h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

62 Good

Comfort

15°

Feels Like Cool

15°C

Temperature

10° – 20°

76%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

77 mm

Rainfall

3.7 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.4

UV Index

High

16.5h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

17°

Feels Like Cool

17°C

Temperature

12° – 22°

77%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

75 mm

Rainfall

3.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.4

UV Index

High

16.0h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

74 Very Good

Comfort

17°

Feels Like Cool

17°C

Temperature

12° – 22°

79%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

65 mm

Rainfall

3.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.1

UV Index

High

14.5h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

62 Good

Comfort

14°

Feels Like Cool

14°C

Temperature

9° – 19°

81%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

76 mm

Rainfall

3.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.7

UV Index

Moderate

12.5h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

10°

Feels Like Cool

10°C

Temperature

6° – 14°

86%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

79 mm

Rainfall

3.9 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.3

UV Index

Low

10.4h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C. The wettest month with 89 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

6°

Feels Like Cold

6°C

Temperature

3° – 9°

92%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

89 mm

Rainfall

4.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.1

UV Index

Low

8.6h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 1°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

40 Poor

Comfort

4°

Feels Like Cold

4°C

Temperature

1° – 6°

94%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

88 mm

Rainfall

4.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.0

UV Index

Low

7.5h daylight

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