Gothenburg
Västra Götaland, Sweden
When is the best time to visit Gothenburg?
Monthly averages. The current month is highlighted.
High and low temperature
Rain millimetres per month
The climate in numbers
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2.9 °C | -1.6 °C | 83 mm | 11.5 | 7.3 h |
| February | 3.1 °C | -1.7 °C | 61 mm | 9.7 | 9.5 h |
| March | 6.3 °C | -0.2 °C | 54 mm | 8.8 | 11.8 h |
| April | 12.0 °C | 3.5 °C | 51 mm | 8.2 | 14.4 h |
| May | 16.8 °C | 7.9 °C | 54 mm | 8.8 | 16.7 h |
| June | 19.9 °C | 11.8 °C | 74 mm | 10.0 | 18.1 h |
| July | 22.3 °C | 14.3 °C | 81 mm | 9.8 | 17.4 h |
| August | 21.7 °C | 14.0 °C | 93 mm | 11.9 | 15.3 h |
| September | 17.6 °C | 10.5 °C | 80 mm | 10.8 | 12.8 h |
| October | 11.9 °C | 6.2 °C | 103 mm | 12.6 | 10.4 h |
| November | 7.1 °C | 2.8 °C | 85 mm | 12.0 | 8.0 h |
| December | 4.1 °C | -0.2 °C | 93 mm | 13.3 | 6.6 h |
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Tours in Gothenburg
Tours, tickets and activities to book ahead.
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What to wear in Gothenburg
January in Gothenburg: very cold, with highs of 3 °C and lows of -2 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
- Base layer Long-sleeve thermal top
- Warm layer Fleece or thick sweater
- Jacket Thick down or synthetic jacket
- Shoes Waterproof boots with non-slip soles
- Accessory Beanie
- Accessory Gloves
- Accessory Scarf or neck warmer
- Accessory Folding umbrella
- Accessory Sunglasses
- Accessory Sunscreen
- Accessory Thermal socks
- It can snow. Nights are almost always freezing.
February in Gothenburg: very cold, with highs of 3 °C and lows of -2 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
- Base layer Long-sleeve thermal top
- Warm layer Fleece or thick sweater
- Jacket Thick down or synthetic jacket
- Shoes Waterproof boots with non-slip soles
- Accessory Beanie
- Accessory Gloves
- Accessory Scarf or neck warmer
- Accessory Sunglasses
- Accessory Sunscreen
- Accessory Thermal socks
- It can snow. Nights are almost always freezing.
March in Gothenburg: cold, with highs of 6 °C and lows of 0 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
- Base layer Long-sleeve thermal top
- Warm layer Fleece or thick sweater
- Jacket Thick down or synthetic jacket
- Shoes Comfortable walking shoes
- Accessory Beanie
- Accessory Gloves
- Accessory Scarf or neck warmer
- Accessory Thermal socks
- Nights often drop below freezing.
April in Gothenburg: cold, with highs of 12 °C and lows of 4 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
- Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
- Warm layer Fleece or thick sweater
- Jacket Warm jacket
- Shoes Comfortable walking shoes
May in Gothenburg: cool, with highs of 17 °C and lows of 8 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
- Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
- Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
- Jacket Light windbreaker
- Shoes Comfortable walking shoes
June in Gothenburg: mild, with highs of 20 °C and lows of 12 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
- Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
- Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
- Jacket Light windbreaker
- Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
- Accessory Folding umbrella
- Accessory Sunglasses
July in Gothenburg: mild, with highs of 22 °C and lows of 14 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
- Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
- Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
- Jacket Light windbreaker
- Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
- Accessory Folding umbrella
- Accessory Sunglasses
- Accessory Sunscreen
August in Gothenburg: mild, with highs of 22 °C and lows of 14 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
- Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
- Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
- Jacket Light windbreaker
- Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
- Accessory Folding umbrella
- Accessory Sunglasses
- Accessory Sunscreen
September in Gothenburg: mild, with highs of 18 °C and lows of 11 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
- Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
- Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
- Jacket Light windbreaker
- Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
- Accessory Folding umbrella
October in Gothenburg: cool, with highs of 12 °C and lows of 6 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
- Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
- Warm layer Light sweater for the evening
- Jacket Warm water-resistant jacket
- Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
- Accessory Folding umbrella
- It is one of the wettest months, with 103 mm. Bring something waterproof.
November in Gothenburg: cold, with highs of 7 °C and lows of 3 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
- Base layer T-shirt and a long-sleeve shirt
- Warm layer Fleece or thick sweater
- Jacket Warm water-resistant jacket
- Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
- Accessory Beanie
- Accessory Gloves
- Accessory Scarf or neck warmer
- Accessory Folding umbrella
December in Gothenburg: very cold, with highs of 4 °C and lows of 0 °C. Bring something warm for the evening.
- Base layer Long-sleeve thermal top
- Warm layer Fleece or thick sweater
- Jacket Thick down or synthetic jacket
- Shoes Waterproof boots with non-slip soles
- Accessory Beanie
- Accessory Gloves
- Accessory Scarf or neck warmer
- Accessory Folding umbrella
- Accessory Sunglasses
- Accessory Sunscreen
- Accessory Thermal socks
- It can snow. Nights are almost always freezing.
Curious facts about Gothenburg
- The weather is pleasant for walking around from May to September: not too hot, not too cold, and little rain.
- In 4 months of the year the average low drops below freezing.
- In June the sun sets as late as 22:14; in December, at 15:24.
Nearby destinations
Straight-line distance and temperature in October.
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Stockholm
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October: 10° / 6°
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New York City
United States
October: 18° / 11°
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Barcelona
Spain
October: 23° / 15°
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Paris
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October: 17° / 10°
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London
United Kingdom
October: 16° / 10°
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Los Angeles
United States
October: 23° / 15°
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Berlin
Germany
October: 14° / 7°
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Amsterdam
Kingdom of the Netherlands
October: 15° / 8°
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Istanbul
Turkey
October: 20° / 13°
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Chicago
United States
October: 18° / 8°
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Madrid
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October: 20° / 11°
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Sydney
Australia
October: 24° / 15°