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.
April, May, June, July usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +68°F 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 +28°F.
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
+52°F
+52°F
+64°F
+81°F
+84°F
+88°F
+90°F
+86°F
+79°F
+68°F
+59°F
+52°F
Average Maximum Temperature
+36°F
+36°F
+41°F
+50°F
+59°F
+64°F
+68°F
+68°F
+61°F
+52°F
+45°F
+37°F
Minimum Temperature
-9°F
-6°F
0°F
+19°F
+30°F
+37°F
+43°F
+41°F
+30°F
+18°F
+10°F
0°F
Humidity, %
86
84
78
71
69
72
73
76
80
83
86
87
Rain, mm
53
40
40
47
61
75
85
103
94
105
80
67
Snow, mm
24
19
15
4
0
0
0
0
0
1
6
19
Average wind speed, m/s
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Sunny Days
4
5
8
12
12
10
11
9
8
6
4
4
Cloud Days
18
17
16
11
12
12
12
11
12
14
16
17
Rainy Days
6
4
5
6
7
8
8
11
10
11
9
7
Snowy Days
3
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
3
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 +68°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +28°F.
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 +68°F.
What is the coldest month in Gothenburg?
The coldest month in Gothenburg is January with minimum temperatures of +28°F.
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.
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.