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When is the best time to go to Gothenburg

Find information about the climate and when is the best time to go to Gothenburg.
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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.
But ultimately the best time to visit depends on what you want to do:
  • 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 41 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 105 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:
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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
Humidity, %
868478716972737680838687
Rain, mm
53404047617585103941058067
Snow, mm
2419154000001619
Average wind speed, m/s
443333333333
Sunny Days
4581212101198644
Cloud Days
181716111212121112141617
Rainy Days
645678811101197
Snowy Days
322100000013

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.

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 87%. The least humid month is May with an average humidity of 69%.

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 12 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 47 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is October with approximately 11 rainy days and 105 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 3 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 40 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, 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.