The month in detail
What to expect in June
In June, Gothenburg sees 19°C during the day with 8.5h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 36% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
June is the best month of the year in Gothenburg. Compared to May: +4°C daytime, 5 pts more rainy days, +0.8h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in June
UV index
5 · moderate
protect during midday hours
Feels like
comfortable
11°
Sea
18°C
cold, for the brave
Daylight
17.7h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 28
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Is June the right month?
June is actually the best month of the year in Gothenburg. Good timing.
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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a beach holiday.
Country · Sweden
🗣️LanguageSwedish
💶CurrencySwedish Krona (kr)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘExpensive · 4/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTemperate oceanic
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthJuly · 20°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 3°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘOctober · 45%
🏖️ Beach holiday
📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept
🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) ⓘModérée
🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days
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Other destinations in June
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Location
Where is Gothenburg ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
SwedenTemperate oceanic climate with a 7.4 → 0.7 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
57.71°N · 11.97°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Gothenburg?
June is the best month with 19.0°C highs, 12.0°C lows, 8.5h of sunshine and 36.0% rainy days. The months of June & July offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Gothenburg get in June?
Gothenburg averages 8.5 sunshine hours per day in June. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 7.1/10.
What is the rainiest month in Gothenburg?
January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Gothenburg in June?
In June, overnight lows reach 12.0°C, while afternoon highs average 19.0°C.
Is Gothenburg good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Gothenburg scores 0.7/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains June with a score of 7.1/10.
When should you avoid Gothenburg?
January is the most difficult month to visit Gothenburg, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Can you swim in Gothenburg in June?
In June, the sea averages 18°C in Gothenburg: cold, for the brave. Best left to hardened swimmers or those with a wetsuit.
Do you need sun protection in Gothenburg in June?
The average UV index reaches 5 in June in Gothenburg (moderate), with about 17.7h of daylight. Protect during midday hours.