Österreichische Galerie Belvedere Österreichische Galerie Belvedere
The Österreichische Galerie Belvedere is an art museum located in Vienna, Austria. It is part of the larger Belvedere complex and was designed by architect Johann Lukas von Hildebrandt. Since opening in 1903, it has become one of the most looked-up sights in Austria.
Planning a visit
Vienna experiences distinct seasonal changes. Winters are cold, with January and December seeing average highs of 3 °C and lows falling to -2 °C or -4 °C. Spring brings milder weather, with highs reaching 20 °C in May. Summer is the warmest time to visit, with average daily highs between 23 °C and 26 °C from June through August, though travelers should expect about 14 rainy days per month during this period. Autumn temperatures gradually cool, with October highs of 15 °C.
The museum is situated at Prinz Eugen-Straße 27, approximately 2 km from the center of Vienna. For those arriving by air, Vienna International Airport is located 17 km away. The gallery is open daily from 10:00 to 18:00. Nearby attractions include the Belvedere complex itself at 0.2 km, Karlskirche at 1 km, the Albertina at 1.7 km, the Imperial Crypt at 1.8 km, and the Austrian National Library at 2 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 26 °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 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 20 | 15 | 8 | 3 |
| Average low, °C | -4 | -3 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 7 | 2 | -2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 33 | 33 | 48 | 41 | 68 | 74 | 72 | 72 | 66 | 39 | 46 | 43 |
| Rainy days | 12 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
