Sweden · 30-year monthly climate averages
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Gothenburg are June, July and August, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Gothenburg sees its warmest weather in July, when daytime highs average around 22°C, and its coolest in January (around 3°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 912mm — October is typically the wettest month (~103mm) and April the driest (~51mm).
Rainfall is spread fairly evenly through the year, so no single season is dramatically wetter than the rest.
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 61 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3° / -1°C | 83mm | 🤔 Fair |
| February | 3° / -2°C | 61mm | 🤔 Fair |
| March | 6° / 0°C | 54mm | 🤔 Fair |
| April | 12° / 4°C | 51mm | 🤔 Fair |
| May | 17° / 8°C | 54mm | 👍 Good |
| June | 20° / 12°C | 74mm | 🌟 Great |
| July | 22° / 14°C | 81mm | 🌟 Great |
| August | 22° / 14°C | 93mm | 🌟 Great |
| September | 18° / 11°C | 80mm | 👍 Good |
| October | 12° / 6°C | 103mm | 🤔 Fair |
| November | 7° / 3°C | 85mm | 🤔 Fair |
| December | 4° / 0°C | 93mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
January in Gothenburg is cold, with average daytime highs around 3°C (37°F) and nighttime lows near -1°C (29°F). Expect roughly 83mm of precipitation spread over about 12 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf
February in Gothenburg is cold, with average daytime highs around 3°C (38°F) and nighttime lows near -2°C (29°F). Expect roughly 61mm of precipitation spread over about 10 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf
March in Gothenburg is cold, with average daytime highs around 6°C (44°F) and nighttime lows near 0°C (32°F). Expect roughly 54mm of precipitation spread over about 9 rainy days, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf
April in Gothenburg is chilly, with average daytime highs around 12°C (54°F) and nighttime lows near 4°C (38°F). Expect roughly 51mm of precipitation spread over about 8 rainy days, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
May in Gothenburg is mild, with average daytime highs around 17°C (62°F) and nighttime lows near 8°C (46°F). Expect roughly 54mm of precipitation spread over about 9 rainy days, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
June in Gothenburg is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 20°C (68°F) and nighttime lows near 12°C (53°F). Expect roughly 74mm of precipitation spread over about 10 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
July in Gothenburg is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 22°C (72°F) and nighttime lows near 14°C (58°F). Expect roughly 81mm of precipitation spread over about 10 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
August in Gothenburg is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 22°C (71°F) and nighttime lows near 14°C (57°F). Expect roughly 93mm of precipitation spread over about 12 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
September in Gothenburg is mild, with average daytime highs around 18°C (64°F) and nighttime lows near 11°C (51°F). Expect roughly 80mm of precipitation spread over about 11 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — light jacket · layers for cool evenings
October in Gothenburg is chilly, with average daytime highs around 12°C (54°F) and nighttime lows near 6°C (43°F). Expect roughly 103mm of precipitation spread over about 13 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — jacket or coat · long-sleeve layers
November in Gothenburg is cold, with average daytime highs around 7°C (45°F) and nighttime lows near 3°C (37°F). Expect roughly 85mm of precipitation spread over about 12 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf
December in Gothenburg is cold, with average daytime highs around 4°C (40°F) and nighttime lows near 0°C (32°F). Expect roughly 93mm of precipitation spread over about 13 rainy days, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — warm coat · sweaters and layers · scarf