City in Västra Götaland County, Sweden
Gothenburg weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Gothenburg
June–Aug is warm and bright with the archipelago open; Aug has the Way Out West music festival. Winter is gray, wet and dark; Dec has a Christmas market at Liseberg.
Gothenburg weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan2°94 mm
- Feb2°68 mm
- Mar4°60 mm
- Apr9°54 mm
- May14°64 mm
- Jun18°90 mm
- Jul20°95 mm
- Aug20°108 mm
- Sep16°85 mm
- Oct11°113 mm
- Nov7°100 mm
- Dec4°102 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2°C36°F | -1°C31°F | 94 mm | 93% | Freezing |
| February | 2°C35°F | -1°C30°F | 68 mm | 92% | Freezing |
| March | 4°C40°F | 0°C32°F | 60 mm | 88% | Cold |
| April | 9°C49°F | 4°C39°F | 54 mm | 83% | Cold |
| May | 14°C57°F | 9°C48°F | 64 mm | 81% | Cool |
| June | 18°C64°F | 13°C55°F | 90 mm | 80% | Cool |
| July | 20°C68°F | 15°C59°F | 95 mm | 80% | Pleasant |
| August | 20°C67°F | 15°C59°F | 108 mm | 82% | Pleasant |
| September | 16°C61°F | 12°C54°F | 85 mm | 84% | Cool |
| October | 11°C52°F | 8°C46°F | 113 mm | 87% | Cool |
| November | 7°C45°F | 4°C40°F | 100 mm | 91% | Cold |
| December | 4°C39°F | 1°C34°F | 102 mm | 93% | Cold |
Best months across Sweden
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Gothenburg?
May–Sep. June–Aug is warm and bright with the archipelago open; Aug has the Way Out West music festival. Winter is gray, wet and dark; Dec has a Christmas market at Liseberg.
When is the rainy season in Gothenburg?
Rain peaks in October with about 113 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in Gothenburg?
July, with average highs of 20°C (68°F).
How cold does Gothenburg get?
The coolest nights are in February, averaging -1°C (30°F).
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Sources
- NASA POWER climatology (2001–2020)
- Västtrafik
- Göteborg & Co (Visit Gothenburg)
- Swedavia Göteborg Landvetter
- 1177 Vårdguiden
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.