Best Time to Visit Gothenburg, Västra Götaland, Sweden
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Gothenburg.
Gothenburg does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (July, 17.4°C / 63.3°F) and driest (April, 46 mm / 1.8 in) months. The drier stretch runs through January–July; the wetter half falls in August–December. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from -0.5°C / 31.1°F in January to 17.4°C / 63.3°F in July, with rainfall from 46 mm / 1.8 in (April) to 84 mm / 3.3 in (October). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Gothenburg, Västra Götaland, Sweden's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Gothenburg's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| July | 17.4°C63.3°F | 66 mm2.6″ | — |
| August | 16.6°C61.9°F | 74 mm2.9″ | — |
| June | 15.4°C59.7°F | 69 mm2.7″ | — |
No month at Gothenburg matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Gothenburg?
Gothenburg doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on April (driest, ~46 mm / 1.8 in) and July (warmest, 17.4°C / 63.3°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from Sweden's national average.
When is the rainy season in Gothenburg?
The rainy season at Gothenburg, Västra Götaland runs through August–December, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 69 mm / 2.7 in. The wettest single month is October (84 mm / 3.3 in).
What is the driest month in Gothenburg?
The driest month in Gothenburg is April, averaging about 46 mm / 1.8 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 6°C / 42.8°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Gothenburg?
The least comfortable months for travel to Gothenburg — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, September, October, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 84 mm / 3.3 in in October, and the coldest month averages -0.5°C / 31.1°F.
Is Gothenburg climate different from Sweden overall?
Yes, usually. Our Gothenburg figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Sweden figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Gothenburg specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.