Climate of Gothenburg, Västra Götaland, Sweden
Point-value climate at Gothenburg (Västra Götaland, Sweden). Population approximately 537,797.
Located in Västra Götaland, Sweden, Gothenburg has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 537,797. Monthly average temperatures range from -0.5°C / 31.1°F in January to 17.4°C / 63.3°F in July, with rainfall varying from 46 mm / 1.8 in (April) to 84 mm / 3.3 in (October) — about 812 mm / 32 in across the year. Gothenburg is the capital of Västra Götaland. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Gothenburg's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
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| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -0.5°C31.1°F | 69 mm2.7″ | Snowy |
| February | -0.5°C31.1°F | 50 mm2″ | Snowy |
| March | 2.2°C36°F | 53 mm2.1″ | — |
| April | 6°C42.8°F | 46 mm1.8″ | — |
| May | 11.8°C53.2°F | 52 mm2″ | — |
| June | 15.4°C59.7°F | 69 mm2.7″ | — |
| July | 17.4°C63.3°F | 66 mm2.6″ | — |
| August | 16.6°C61.9°F | 74 mm2.9″ | — |
| September | 12.4°C54.3°F | 83 mm3.3″ | — |
| October | 8.3°C46.9°F | 84 mm3.3″ | — |
| November | 4.1°C39.4°F | 83 mm3.3″ | — |
| December | 1.1°C34°F | 83 mm3.3″ | Snowy |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Gothenburg?
Gothenburg does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Gothenburg's warmest month is July at an average of 17.4°C / 63.3°F, and its driest month is April with about 46 mm / 1.8 in of rain.
What is the climate of Gothenburg?
Gothenburg, in Västra Götaland, Sweden, has monthly average temperatures ranging from -0.5°C / 31.1°F in January to 17.4°C / 63.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 812 mm / 32 in, with the wettest month being October (84 mm / 3.3 in) and the driest April (46 mm / 1.8 in).
What is the average temperature in Gothenburg in July?
The average temperature in Gothenburg in July is 17.4°C / 63.3°F, with rainfall of about 66 mm / 2.6 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Gothenburg?
The driest month in Gothenburg is April, with about 46 mm / 1.8 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 6°C / 42.8°F.
When is the wettest month in Gothenburg?
The wettest month in Gothenburg is October, with approximately 84 mm / 3.3 in of average monthly rainfall.