Gothenburg · WinterMonth summary
Gothenburg weather in February
❌ Poor
🌡️ Temperature min / max
30°F – 39°F
🌧 Rainy days
43% of days
☀️ Sunshine
5.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
2.6/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (7.4/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Gothenburg in February?
❌ 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 February: 43% rain, 5.0h of sunshine. Better to wait for June.
By trip type
Gothenburg in February by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in February
Winter in Gothenburg is cool (4°F during the day). Days are short (5.0h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. Expect rain on 43% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
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| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌨️ January | 30°F | 37°F | 46% | 0.1in | 1.9h | 1.4/10 |
| 🌨️ February | 30°F | 39°F | 43% | 0.1in | 5.0h | 2.6/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 32°F | 43°F | 38% | 0.1in | 8.4h | 4.1/10 |
| 🌫️ April | 37°F | 50°F | 33% | 0.1in | 12.3h | 6.3/10 |
| ⛅ May | 46°F | 59°F | 37% | 0.1in | 14.3h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 54°F | 66°F | 43% | 0.1in | 15.4h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌦️ July | 55°F | 68°F | 53% | 0.1in | 14.3h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌦️ August | 55°F | 66°F | 55% | 0.1in | 12.4h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ September | 52°F | 63°F | 45% | 0.1in | 9.6h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 45°F | 54°F | 57% | 0.1in | 6.1h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 37°F | 45°F | 46% | 0.1in | 2.1h | 1.9/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 34°F | 41°F | 51% | 0.1in | 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 February, Gothenburg averages 39°F, 43% rainy days and 5.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 2.6/10.
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Comparison
February vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 7.4/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +15°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : +0%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +10.4h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Gothenburg in February
Is February a good time to visit Gothenburg?
February is not recommended for Gothenburg (score 2.6/10). With 43% rainy days and 5.0h of sunshine, consider June (7.4/10) instead.
What's the weather like in Gothenburg in February?
It's cool with 39°F daytime and 30°F at night. 5.0h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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