Best time to visit Gothenburg

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When is the best time to visit Gothenburg?

The best time to visit Gothenburg is July based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 1°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Gothenburg1
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  • 1°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Gothenburg1
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  • 5°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Gothenburg5
    Mar
  • 9°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Gothenburg9
    Apr
  • 16°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Gothenburg16
    May
  • 19°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Gothenburg19
    Jun
  • 20°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Gothenburg20
    Jul
  • 20°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Gothenburg20
    Aug
  • 16°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Gothenburg16
    Sep
  • 11°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Gothenburg11
    Oct
  • 6°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Gothenburg6
    Nov
  • 3°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Gothenburg3
    Dec

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Which is the hottest month in Gothenburg?

The hottest time of year in Gothenburg is normally July. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 20°C.

Which month has the most rain in Gothenburg?

In terms of rainfall, October is usually the wettest month in Gothenburg with 85mm on average. There are normally 15 days in October with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Gothenburg?

The sunniest time of year in Gothenburg is normally June with bright sunshine on average for 46% of daylight hours; that's 8 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Gothenburg?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Gothenburg in August when the water temperature reaches 18°C.

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The weather guide for Sweden (Gothenburg) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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