When is the best time to go to Göteborg
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Göteborg, Sweden. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Göteborg
Göteborg weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Göteborg are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1°C | 63mm | 1hrs | 9hrs | 4°C |
The climate in Göteborg during January can be summarized as cold and reasonably dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Göteborg for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Göteborg and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (33°F), whilst at night -4°C (25°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Göteborg with around 63mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1°C | 41mm | 2hrs | 10.8hrs | 3°C |
February in Göteborg is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Göteborg.
February is in the winter in Göteborg and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (34°F), whilst at night -4°C (24°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Göteborg with around 41mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2 hours of sunshine per day.
Göteborg weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4°C | 48mm | 3.7hrs | 13hrs | 3°C |
The weather in March in Göteborg is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Göteborg.
March is in the spring in Göteborg and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (40°F), whilst at night -2°C (29°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Göteborg with around 48mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.7 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8°C | 43mm | 5.9hrs | 15.7hrs | 6°C |
Göteborg's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Göteborg.
April is in the spring in Göteborg and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 9°C (49°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Göteborg with around 43mm 1.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 49mm | 8.1hrs | 18.3hrs | 11°C |
May is a reasonably dry month in Göteborg and the temperature is generally mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Göteborg, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Göteborg and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Göteborg with around 49mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17°C | 59mm | 9.3hrs | 9hrs | 15°C |
June in Göteborg is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Göteborg, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Göteborg and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 19°C (67°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Göteborg with around 59mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 69mm | 8.8hrs | 10.8hrs | 17°C |
July in Göteborg is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Göteborg, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
July is in the summer in Göteborg and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Göteborg with around 69mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 79mm | 7.6hrs | 13hrs | 18°C |
The weather in August in Göteborg is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Göteborg, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
August is in the summer in Göteborg and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Göteborg with around 79mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 83mm | 5.1hrs | 15.7hrs | 15°C |
Göteborg's weather in September is typically mild and a little damp in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Göteborg.
September is in the fall / autumn in Göteborg and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Göteborg with around 83mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Göteborg weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10°C | 85mm | 3.2hrs | 18.3hrs | 12°C |
October is a a little damp month in Göteborg and the temperature is generally cool.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Göteborg.
October is in the fall / autumn in Göteborg and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (53°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Göteborg with around 85mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.2 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6°C | 83mm | 1.9hrs | 9hrs | 9°C |
Cool and a little damp weather often prevails in Göteborg during the month of November
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Göteborg for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
November is in the fall / autumn in Göteborg and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (43°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Göteborg with around 83mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.9 hours of sunshine per day.
Göteborg weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length | Sea temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3°C | 74mm | 1hrs | 10.8hrs | 5°C |
December in Göteborg is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Göteborg for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Göteborg and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 3°C (37°F), whilst at night -2°C (28°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Göteborg with around 74mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Göteborg weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 20°C 68°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 41mm 1.6ins |
| Sunniest month: | June | 9.3hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 0.6°C 33.1°F |
| Wettest month: | October | 85mm 3.3ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 17.7°C 63.9°F |
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