Planning a trip to Gothenburg in May? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +59°F and approximately 12 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 7 rainy days and 61 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
May is usually the driest month of the year in Gothenburg
Average weather
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+59°F
Avg. max. temperature
+30°F
Min.
+84°F
Max.
61 mm
Total precipitation
69%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
12 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
7 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Gothenburg has good weather in May.
Average temperature in Gothenburg in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Gothenburg for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in May is +59°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +68°F during the day and a minimum of +36°F at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 6% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +59°F to +61°F.
Is Gothenburg warm or cold in May?
Gothenburg is typically mild in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +50°F to +59°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +37°F to +45°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Gothenburg:
Climate in Gothenburg in May
Gothenburg weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+50°F
+59°F
+64°F
Min. temperature
+19°F
+30°F
+37°F
Max. temperature
+81°F
+84°F
+88°F
Rainfall
47 mm
61 mm
75 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
71%
69%
72%
Air pressure
1012 HPa
1013 HPa
1011 HPa
Sunny days
12
12
10
Cloudy days
11
12
12
Rainy days
6
7
8
Snowy days
1
0
0
May weather is still as good as in April.It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +50°F to +59°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 47 mm to 61 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 71% to 69%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 3 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 12 sunny days during the month.
June brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Gothenburg in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 7 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 May, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Gothenburg based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in May is about 53 mm, with a 42% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 12 mm, which is considered light rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 13 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how May 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.
How was the weather last May in Gothenburg?
This is the weather in Gothenburg in May 2023:
1 May
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+59°F
2 May
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+55°F
3 May
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+57°F
4 May
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+58°F
5 May
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+53°F
6 May
☁️
+55°F
7 May
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+59°F
8 May
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+61°F
9 May
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+62°F
10 May
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+59°F
11 May
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+56°F
12 May
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+56°F
13 May
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+56°F
14 May
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+58°F
15 May
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+61°F
16 May
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+66°F
17 May
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+67°F
18 May
☀️
+66°F
19 May
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+67°F
20 May
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+62°F
21 May
🌧️
+54°F
22 May
☁️
+61°F
23 May
☀️
+66°F
24 May
☀️
+61°F
25 May
🌧️
+59°F
26 May
☁️
+58°F
27 May
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+57°F
28 May
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+61°F
29 May
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+65°F
30 May
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+59°F
31 May
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+60°F
In May 2023 Gothenburg had 20 sunny days, 9 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +59°F, with an absolute maximum of +68°F and a minimum of +52°F. The average humidity was 74%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 24%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Gothenburg climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Gothenburg in May has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 2015 (+56°F) and the highest in 2018 (+73°F). The driest year was 1994 with only 11 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2015 with 165 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Gothenburg in May:
Is May a good time to visit Gothenburg?
May is a really good time to go to Gothenburg. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Gothenburg.
Can you sunbathe in Gothenburg in May?
May has mild temperatures in Gothenburg. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Gothenburg rainy in May?
Gothenburg is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Gothenburg in May?
The amount of sunny days in Gothenburg during May varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.
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.