Gothenburg · WinterMonth summary
Gothenburg weather in January
❌ Poor
🌡️ Temperature min / max
-1°C – 3°C
🌧 Rainy days
46% of days
☀️ Sunshine
1.9h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
1.4/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (7.4/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Gothenburg in January?
❌ Poor
✅ Yes if: you enjoy winter atmosphere and the lowest prices of the year.
❌ No if: you're looking for sunshine or outdoor activities.
Our take: Gothenburg in January: 46% rain, 1.9h of sunshine. Better to wait for June.
By trip type
Gothenburg in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
Winter in Gothenburg is cool (3°C during the day). Days are short (1.9h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. With 46% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned.
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| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Gothenburg averages 3°C, 46% rainy days and 1.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 1.4/10.
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Comparison
January vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 7.4/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +16°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -3%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +13.5h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Gothenburg in January
Is January a good time to visit Gothenburg?
January is not recommended for Gothenburg (score 1.4/10). With 46% rainy days and 1.9h of sunshine, consider June (7.4/10) instead.
What's the weather like in Gothenburg in January?
It's cool with 3°C daytime and -1°C at night. 1.9h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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