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When is the best time to visit Gothenburg?
In general the best time to visit Gothenburg is probably August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during June - August.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Gothenburg in different months
This is the average weather in Gothenburg for each month based on historic data:
April, May, June, July usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +20°C during July.
In February, March, August, September, October the weather is average. Expect around 65 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 106 mm in October.
January, November, December bring not the best weather. January is the coldest month with the temperature going down to -2°C.
Climate in Gothenburg
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Gothenburg for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +11°C | +11°C | +18°C | +27°C | +29°C | +31°C | +32°C | +30°C | +26°C | +20°C | +15°C | +11°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +2°C | +2°C | +5°C | +10°C | +15°C | +18°C | +20°C | +20°C | +16°C | +11°C | +7°C | +3°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| -23°C | -21°C | -18°C | -7°C | -1°C | +3°C | +6°C | +5°C | -1°C | -8°C | -12°C | -18°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| +7°C | +6°C | +5°C | +10°C | +14°C | +18°C | +21°C | +21°C | +19°C | +15°C | +12°C | +9°C |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 87 | 84 | 79 | 71 | 70 | 72 | 74 | 77 | 80 | 83 | 86 | 88 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 56 | 39 | 41 | 46 | 61 | 75 | 89 | 105 | 95 | 106 | 80 | 67 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 24 | 18 | 16 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 19 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 4 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 10 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 9 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 12 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 8 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Gothenburg during the whole year:
The hottest month in Gothenburg is August with average maximum temperature going up to +20°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of -2°C.
Water temperature
Here are the water temperatures in Gothenburg during the whole year:
Gothenburg achieves its warmest water temperature in August, where the average sea temperature goes up to +19°C. Coldest water temperature is in March with +3°C in average.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Gothenburg looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Gothenburg is December with average humidity going up to 88%. The least humid month is May with an average humidity of 70%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Gothenburg during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is April with approximately 10 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 46 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is October with approximately 18 rainy days and 106 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Gothenburg during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is January with approximately 8 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Gothenburg:
What is the hottest month in Gothenburg?
The hottest month in Gothenburg is August with average maximum temperature of +20°C.
What is the coldest month in Gothenburg?
The coldest month in Gothenburg is January with minimum temperatures of -2°C.
Is Gothenburg worth visiting in winter?
Winter is usually not the best time to go to Gothenburg.
When does it rain the least in Gothenburg?
if you're looking to visit Gothenburg when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for October, August, September. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being February with only 39 mm of rain.
Other cities in Sweden
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Monthly weather in Gothenburg
Source of the data
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, 2023.
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.