Gothenburg, SwedenQuick decision
When to visit Gothenburg?
🌞 Best time overall
June
🌡️ Optimal temperature
12°C–19°C in June
🌧 Least rain
43% rainy days in June
🌧 Wettest month
December (51%)
📅 Best score
7.4/10
Monthly climate data
Gothenburg weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌨️ January | -1°C | 3°C | 46% | 2.8 | 1.9h | 1.4/10 |
| 🌨️ February | -1°C | 4°C | 43% | 2.8 | 5.0h | 2.6/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 0°C | 6°C | 38% | 2.2 | 8.4h | 4.1/10 |
| 🌫️ April | 3°C | 10°C | 33% | 1.7 | 12.3h | 6.3/10 |
| ⛅ May | 8°C | 15°C | 37% | 2.1 | 14.3h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 12°C | 19°C | 43% | 2.9 | 15.4h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌦️ July | 13°C | 20°C | 53% | 3.5 | 14.3h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌦️ August | 13°C | 19°C | 55% | 3.7 | 12.4h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ September | 11°C | 17°C | 45% | 3.5 | 9.6h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 7°C | 12°C | 57% | 3.6 | 6.1h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 3°C | 7°C | 46% | 2.7 | 2.1h | 1.9/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 1°C | 5°C | 51% | 2.7 | 0.9h | 1.0/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Acceptable
Average 10°C, 36% rainy days, 11.7h sunshine/day. Score: 5.8/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 19°C, 50% rainy days, 14.0h sunshine/day. Score: 7.3/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Challenging climate
Average 12°C, 49% rainy days, 5.9h sunshine/day. Score: 4.3/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 4°C, 47% rainy days, 2.6h sunshine/day. Score: 1.7/10.
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FAQ
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June is ideal with 43% rainy days and 19°C.
December is the wettest month with 51% rainy days.
Yes, June is the best month with an average of 19°C.
In winter, the average score is 1.7/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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