Best Time to Visit
🇸🇪 Gothenburg, Sweden · Europe
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
2°
-2°
Poor
Feb
2°
-2°
Poor
Mar
5°
-1°
Good
Apr
11°
3°
Great
May
15°
7°
Great
Jun
18°
11°
Great
Jul
21°
14°
Great
Aug
20°
14°
Great
Sep
16°
10°
Great
Oct
11°
6°
Fair
Nov
6°
3°
Poor
Dec
3°
0°
Poor
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2°C | -2°C | 13 | 3h | 65% | 1 | Poor | View |
| February | 2°C | -2°C | 10 | 5h | 65% | 1 | Poor | View |
| March | 5°C | -1°C | 10 | 7h | 65% | 6 | Good | View |
| AprilRecommended | 11°C | 3°C | 10 | 10h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| MayRecommended | 15°C | 7°C | 12 | 12h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| JuneRecommended | 18°C | 11°C | 12 | 13h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| JulyRecommended | 21°C | 14°C | 13 | 13h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| AugustRecommended | 20°C | 14°C | 15 | 11h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| SeptemberRecommended | 16°C | 10°C | 13 | 9h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| October | 11°C | 6°C | 14 | 5h | 65% | 6 | Fair | View |
| November | 6°C | 3°C | 13 | 3h | 65% | 1 | Poor | View |
| December | 3°C | 0°C | 13 | 2h | 65% | 1 | Poor | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 10°C high, 3°C low
Cool to cold at 10°C (50°F), warm clothing essential. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 3°C (37°F).
Avg: 20°C high, 13°C low
Mild conditions at 20°C (68°F), layers recommended. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 13°C (55°F).
Avg: 11°C high, 6°C low
Cool to cold at 11°C (52°F), warm clothing essential. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 6°C (43°F).
Avg: 2°C high, -1°C low
Cool to cold at 2°C (36°F), warm clothing essential. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to -1°C (30°F).
The least favorable time to visit Gothenburg is January and December. During this period, you can expect freezing temperatures, frequent rain, very limited sunshine.
January
Challenges: freezing temperatures, frequent rain, very limited sunshine
December
Challenges: freezing temperatures, frequent rain, very limited sunshine
November
Challenges: cold weather, frequent rain, very limited sunshine
Note: visiting during off-peak months often means lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more authentic experience.
Packing recommendations for visiting Gothenburg during the best travel months (May, June, April), when temperatures range from 7°C to 15°C:
Gothenburg has a temperate oceanic climate (Koppen classification: Cfb). The warmest month is July with highs of 21°C, while the coldest month is February at just 2°C. Annual rainfall averages 949mm across approximately 148 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 2 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 16 | 11 | 6 | 3 |
| Low °C | -2 | -2 | -1 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| Rain Days | 13 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 |
| Rain mm | 73 | 56 | 50 | 54 | 72 | 97 | 93 | 115 | 95 | 95 | 73 | 76 |
| Sun h/day | 3 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Humidity % | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| UV Index | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
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