Semperoper
The Semperoper is an opera house and concert hall located in the Altstadt district of Dresden, Germany. This heritage monument in Saxony is made of sandstone and features Renaissance Revival architecture designed by Gottfried Semper. It opened in 1878 and is one of the most looked-up sights in Germany.
Planning a visit
Daily guided tours in English are available at 13:00 and 14:00, and there are frequent tours in German. The venue is wheelchair accessible. To reach the site, travelers can use Dresden Airport, which is 9 km away, or travel 164 km from Berlin.
The warmest months are July and August, with daily highs of 23 °C and rainfall of 84 mm and 88 mm. The coldest months are January and December, with daily highs of 3 °C. Rainfall amounts include 42 mm in February, 45 mm in April, 51 mm in March, 53 mm in September, 59 mm in November, 64 mm in June, 65 mm in May, and 59 mm in December. Nearby sights include the Zwinger and Dresden Castle, both 0.2 km away, the Frauenkirche at 0.5 km, the Dresden Elbe Valley at 5.5 km, and Moritzburg Castle at 13.2 km.
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.
