Gothenburg in February usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +2°C and roughly 5 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 4 rainy days with an average precipitation of 40 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+2°C
Avg. max. temperature
-21°C
Min.
+11°C
Max.
40 mm
Total precipitation
84%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
17 ⛅️
Cloudy
4 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Gothenburg has OK weather in February.
Average temperature in Gothenburg in February
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Gothenburg for February based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in February is +5°C with a maximum of +7°C and a minimum of -4°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 55% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from 0°C to +6°C.
Is Gothenburg warm or cold in February?
Gothenburg is typically cool in February.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +2°C to +2°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from -2°C to -2°C.
Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
February is one of the coolest months in Gothenburg, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Gothenburg in February
Gothenburg weather looks like this, on average, in February and the surrounding months.
January
February
March
Avg. temperature
+2°C
+2°C
+5°C
Min. temperature
-23°C
-21°C
-18°C
Max. temperature
+11°C
+11°C
+18°C
Rainfall
53 mm
40 mm
40 mm
Wind
4 m/s
4 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
86%
84%
78%
Air pressure
1010 HPa
1011 HPa
1011 HPa
Sunny days
4
5
8
Cloudy days
18
17
16
Rainy days
6
4
5
Snowy days
3
2
2
February often has better weather than January.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +2°C for average maximum temperature during the day.As February arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 53 mm to 40 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 86% to 84%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during February, staying around 4 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in February, from 4 to 5.
March brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Gothenburg in February based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Gothenburg is gradually increasing during February, going from 2 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during February in Gothenburg based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in February stands at 64%, leading to total precipitation of around 89 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 14 mm, which is considered light rain.February is a pretty wet month with over 18 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how February is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Gothenburg wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 35% chance of precipitation and 105 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 14% chance of precipitation and 40 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during February in Gothenburg based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in February is about 30 mm, with a 4% chance of snow on a typical day.
February is one of the snowiest months in Gothenburg.
Here’s how February is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last February in Gothenburg?
This is the weather in Gothenburg in February 2023:
1 February
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0°C
2 February
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0°C
3 February
🌫️
+5°C
4 February
🌧️
+6°C
5 February
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+5°C
6 February
☁️
+5°C
7 February
☀️
+6°C
8 February
☁️
+7°C
9 February
☁️
+7°C
10 February
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+6°C
11 February
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+4°C
12 February
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+4°C
13 February
🌫️
+4°C
14 February
🌧️
+7°C
15 February
☁️
+6°C
16 February
🌧️
+5°C
17 February
☁️
+5°C
18 February
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+5°C
19 February
🌧️
+5°C
20 February
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+4°C
21 February
🌧️
+5°C
22 February
☀️
+1°C
23 February
☀️
+7°C
24 February
🌧️
+6°C
25 February
☁️
+6°C
26 February
☀️
+6°C
27 February
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+5°C
28 February
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+6°C
In February 2023 Gothenburg had 8 sunny days, 11 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +5°C, with an absolute maximum of +7°C and a minimum of 0°C. The average humidity was 87%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 51%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 13 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in February?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Gothenburg climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Gothenburg in February has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (-3°C) and the highest in 1990 (+7°C). The driest year was 1979 with only 1 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1994 with 0 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Gothenburg in February:
Is February a good time to visit Gothenburg?
It’s always a good time to visit Gothenburg, but the weather is changeable in February, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Gothenburg in February?
Not really, February is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Gothenburg rainy in February?
Gothenburg is usually dry in February. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Gothenburg in February?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Gothenburg in February, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Gothenburg, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.