Gothenburg · SpringMonth summary
Gothenburg weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
46°F – 59°F
🌧 Rainy days
37% of days
☀️ Sunshine
14.3h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.1/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (7.4/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Gothenburg in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: Gothenburg in May: 59°F and 14.3h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Gothenburg in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in May
Spring marks the start of the good season in Gothenburg. Temperatures rise (15°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 37% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. June (7.4/10) is significantly better if possible.
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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 May, Gothenburg averages 59°F, 37% rainy days and 14.3h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.1/10.
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Comparison
May vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 7.4/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +4°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : +6%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.1h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Gothenburg in May
Is May a good time to visit Gothenburg?
May is an acceptable time for Gothenburg (score 7.1/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider June (7.4/10) if possible.
What to do in Gothenburg in May?
With 59°F max and 14.3h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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