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📊 Monthly Climate Overview
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Sun h | Wind km/h | Sea °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2.8°C | -1°C | 88 mm | 16 | 2.6 h | 22.2 km/h | 3.5°C |
| Feb | 3.4°C | -1.1°C | 76.9 mm | 13 | 4.6 h | 22 km/h | 2.8°C |
| Mar | 6.1°C | -0.2°C | 68.6 mm | 12 | 7.1 h | 20.3 km/h | 2.9°C |
| Apr | 10.9°C | 2.5°C | 44.7 mm | 9 | 10.8 h | 19.6 km/h | 6.9°C |
| May | 15.3°C | 7.2°C | 73.4 mm | 12 | 12.4 h | 18.5 km/h | 12.7°C |
| Jun | 19.5°C | 12°C | 77 mm | 12 | 13.6 h | 18.4 km/h | 18.6°C |
| Jul | 20.3°C | 13.7°C | 105.6 mm | 16 | 13.1 h | 18.7 km/h | 18.1°C |
| Aug | 19.5°C | 13.4°C | 121.5 mm | 17 | 10.8 h | 18 km/h | 17.8°C |
| Sep | 16.8°C | 11°C | 97.5 mm | 13 | 8.4 h | 19.6 km/h | 17.6°C |
| Oct | 11.5°C | 7.1°C | 110 mm | 17 | 5.2 h | 21.7 km/h | 11.8°C |
| Nov | 6.9°C | 3.3°C | 80.1 mm | 15 | 2.5 h | 20.6 km/h | 6.6°C |
| Dec | 4°C | 0.1°C | 86 mm | 15 | 2.1 h | 21.3 km/h | 2.8°C |
📖Climate & Best Time to Visit Gothenburg
Gothenburg (Sweden) has a temperate climate with an annual average of around 9 °C. Daytime highs average 11 °C, while nights cool to about 6 °C. The destination sees roughly 1029 mm of rainfall per year and 7.8 hours of sunshine per day on average.
Spring and autumn are ideal for a city break: June is the sunniest month with 13.6 hours of sun per day, and mild temperatures make exploring on foot comfortable. Peak summer (July, up to 20.3 °C) can get exhausting, while in February nights drop to -1.1 °C.
Rainfall varies through the year: peaks in August (17 rainy days), driest month is April (9).
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Frequently asked questions about Gothenburg
When is the best time to visit Gothenburg?
The best time to visit Gothenburg: April to October – best in June (avg. 15.8 °C, 12 rainy days). Based on the monthly values for 2014 to 2023.
What are the temperatures in Gothenburg?
The warmest month is July with an average of 17.0 °C and daytime highs around 20.3 °C. The coldest month is February with an average of 1.2 °C and night-time lows around -1.1 °C.
How many rainy days does Gothenburg have?
August has the most rainy days with 17 rainy days. The driest month is April with 9 rainy days.
What is the sea temperature near Gothenburg?
The water is warmest in June at an average of 18.6 °C and coolest in February at 2.8 °C.