Göteborg weather and climate
Göteborg weather and climate
Day
2 °C
Night
-3 °C
Sea
3 °C
Precipitation
75 mm
in month
Rainy days
12 days
in month
Daylight
7 hours
average
Sunshine
1 hours
average
Humidity
97 %
Day
2 °C
Night
-3 °C
Sea
3 °C
Precipitation
75 mm
in month
Rainy days
12 days
in month
Daylight
7 hours
average
Sunshine
1 hours
average
Humidity
97 %
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Weather overview
Göteborg (Sweden) in general has a mild climate. The day temperatures range from 2 °C (35 °F) in January to 21 °C (70 °F) in July. The least rainy month in Göteborg is April with its 8 days of rain, the rainiest month is October, when it rains 13 days. Temperatures during the night go from -3 °C (26 °F) in February to 13 °C (55 °F) in July.
January weather
The minimum of the day temperature can be noticed, its value is 2 °C (35 °F) in Göteborg, while the night temperature descents similarly to the previous month. The rainfall amount descent's start could be observed, the value of this measure is 75 mm (2.95 in). The minimum of the number of sun hours (without clouds) is observable in January. The maximum of the wind speed can be noticed.
February weather
The night temperature reaches its minimum, the value of this measure is -3 °C (26 °F) in Göteborg. The rainfall amount descents similarly to the previous month, with its value of 58 mm (2.29 in), while the number of rainy days descent's start could be observed, its value is 10 days. The beginning of the rise of the number of sun hours (without clouds) could be noticed, with its value of 2 hours.
March weather
The beginning of the rise of the day temperature could be noticed, its value is 5 °C (40 °F) in Göteborg, and the night temperature starts to rise as well in this month. The number of rainy days continues to descent, with its value of 10 days. The rise of the number of sun hours (without clouds) can be observed, its value is 3 hours.
April weather
The rise of the day temperature can be observed, with its value being 10 °C (51 °F) in Göteborg, and the night temperature continues to rise too, with its value of 2 °C (36 °F). The rainfall amount is on its minimum, the value of this measure is 45 mm (1.79 in), and the minimum of the number of rainy days is observable as well in this month. The number of sun hours (without clouds) continues to rise, the value of this measure is 5 hours.
May weather
The day temperature rises similarly to the previous month, the value of this measure is 16 °C (61 °F) in Göteborg, and the night temperature continues to rise too, with its value of 7 °C (44 °F). The number of rainy days starts to rise, the value of this measure is 9 days, and the rainfall amount rise's start could be observed too in this month. The number of sun hours (without clouds) rises similarly to the previous month, with its value being 7 hours.
June weather
The day temperature continues to rise, with its value being 18 °C (65 °F) in Göteborg. The tourist season is about to start. The number of rainy days continues to rise, with its value of 11 days, and the rise of the rainfall amount can be observed too, its value is 76 mm (3.01 in). The number of sun hours (without clouds) is on its maximum, the value of this measure is 8 hours.
July weather
The ongoing tourist season is noticeable in Göteborg. The maximum of the day temperature can be noticed, with its value being 21 °C (70 °F), and the maximum of the night temperature is observable as well, with its value of 13 °C (55 °F). The number of sun hours (without clouds) descent's start could be observed, its value is 8 hours. The wind speed is on its minimum, with its value being 4.
August weather
The tourist season is taking place this month in Göteborg. The day temperature starts to descent, its value is 20 °C (68 °F), and the night temperature descent's start could be observed too in August. The number of rainy days starts to rise, with its value of 12 days, and the rainfall amount rise's start could be observed as well, with its value being 88 mm (3.47 in).
September weather
The day temperature descents similarly to the previous month, its value is 16 °C (60 °F) in Göteborg, and the descent of the night temperature can be observed as well, its value is 9 °C (48 °F). The number of rainy days starts to descent, with its value being 12 days, and the rainfall amount descent's start could be observed as well, with its value of 77 mm (3.02 in). The number of sun hours (without clouds) descents similarly to the previous month, its value is 5 hours.
October weather
The descent of the day temperature can be observed, its value is 11 °C (52 °F) in Göteborg, and the night temperature continues to descent as well, its value is 5 °C (42 °F). The maximum of the number of rainy days can be noticed, with its value of 13 days, and the rainfall amount is on its maximum too, with its value being 95 mm (3.74 in). The number of sun hours (without clouds) continues to descent, its value is 3 hours.
November weather
The day temperature continues to descent, the value of this measure is 6 °C (43 °F) in Göteborg, and the night temperature descents similarly to the previous month too, its value is 2 °C (35 °F). The rainfall amount descent's start could be observed in this month. The descent of the number of sun hours (without clouds) can be observed.
December weather
The descent of the day temperature can be observed in Göteborg, and the night temperature descents similarly to the previous month as well, the value of this measure is -2 °C (29 °F). The descent of the number of sun hours (without clouds) can be observed. The day length is on its minimum, its value is 6 hours.
FAQs
Are there good conditions to visit in May in Göteborg?
Göteborg can be visited in May - the weather will be moderate. A relatively low temperature of 16 °C (61 °F) may be ideal for walking or outdoor activities, but some people may have a different idea of the holiday. The temperature of 7 °C (44 °F) at night may make it better to dine inside or to put on more clothes for a dinner outside.
What is the sea temperature in June in Göteborg?
The sea will reach 15 °C (58 °F) in Göteborg in June. This is a sea temperature for resilient people only, most people won't enjoy swimming in such cold water or will have to use a wetsuit for water activities.
What is the temperature in Göteborg during the day in July?
The average daily temperature in Göteborg in July is 21 °C (70 °F). A comfortable temperature for most people, where it is neither too cold nor too hot, and a large number of activities can be carried out comfortably, including sunbathing by the water. Lighter clothing will be suitable - shorts, skirts, t-shirts, jackets; a light sweater and long trousers may also be useful.
Is August part of the wet season in Göteborg?
No, there is no wet season in Göteborg in August - you can expect 12 days of rain during the month.
What is the average number of rainy days in September in Göteborg?
There are 12 days, which are rainy in September in Göteborg, that is, days with precipitation more than 2 mm (0.08 in). Converted to days of the week, this means that it will occur on an average of 2.7 days of the week, or in general - 39 % days.