Göteborg, Sweden experiences average highs of 12°C (54°F) and lows of 6°C (43°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is moderate, averaging about 12 rainy days per month. Average highs have warmed by 0.9°C (1.6°F) across the available records.
Göteborg, Sweden Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Göteborg, Sweden. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Jan–Nov 
Wetter season: Jul–Dec At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
4.3/10
Best: May, June, July, August, September
UV Index
3
Low
Temperature 12°C / 6°C
Feels Like 9°C / 3°C
Rainy Days 12
Rainfall 81 mm
Sunshine 8 h
Humidity 81%
Wind Speed 19 km/h
Dew Point 6°C
Snow Days 5 days
Frost Days 12 days
Hottest Month
21°C
July
Avg Low14°C
Rain15days
Coldest Month
-1°C
February
Avg High4°C
Rain11days
Driest Month
9days
April
Avg High11°C
Avg Low3°C
Windiest Month
21 km/h
January (Gusts 44)
Sea Temperature
2°C – 19°C
Warmest water: July (
19.2°C
)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February, March, December due to very cold temperatures, frequent rain.
Sun Position
Sunrise 04:13
Daylight 18h
Sunset 22:15
Live conditions—
Göteborg on the map · live conditions
Göteborg, Sweden
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Sweden
- City
- Göteborg
- Population
- 608.5K
- Coordinates
- 57.71°, 11.97°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 11°C
Avg Low 4°C
Rain 10 days/mo
1/3 best months
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 20°C
Avg Low 14°C
Rain 14 days/mo
3/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 12°C
Avg Low 8°C
Rain 13 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 4°C
Avg Low 0°C
Rain 12 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 3°C / -1°C . Feb: 4°C / -1°C . Mar: 6°C / 0°C . Apr: 11°C / 3°C . May: 17°C / 8°C . Jun: 20°C / 13°C . Jul: 21°C / 14°C . Aug: 20°C / 14°C . Sep: 17°C / 12°C . Oct: 12°C / 8°C . Nov: 7°C / 4°C . Dec: 4°C / 1°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 69 mm. Feb: 69 mm. Mar: 56 mm. Apr: 50 mm. May: 63 mm. Jun: 89 mm. Jul: 131 mm. Aug: 120 mm. Sep: 98 mm. Oct: 96 mm. Nov: 62 mm. Dec: 64 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 88%. Feb: 86%. Mar: 82%. Apr: 72%. May: 70%. Jun: 72%. Jul: 77%. Aug: 80%. Sep: 82%. Oct: 85%. Nov: 88%. Dec: 91%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 21 km/h . Feb: 20 km/h . Mar: 19 km/h . Apr: 18 km/h . May: 17 km/h . Jun: 18 km/h . Jul: 17 km/h . Aug: 17 km/h . Sep: 18 km/h . Oct: 20 km/h . Nov: 19 km/h . Dec: 20 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 3h. Feb: 5h. Mar: 7h. Apr: 10h. May: 12h. Jun: 13h. Jul: 13h. Aug: 11h. Sep: 8h. Oct: 5h. Nov: 3h. Dec: 2h.
Sea Temperature
Sea Temperatureswim
Line chart showing monthly sea temperature. Jan: 3°C . Feb: 2°C . Mar: 4°C . Apr: 8°C . May: 13°C . Jun: 17°C . Jul: 19°C . Aug: 19°C . Sep: 17°C . Oct: 12°C . Nov: 8°C . Dec: 4°C .
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 1. Feb: UV 1. Mar: UV 3. Apr: UV 4. May: UV 5. Jun: UV 6. Jul: UV 5. Aug: UV 4. Sep: UV 3. Oct: UV 2. Nov: UV 1. Dec: UV 0.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Snow Days
Snow DaysSnowfall
Snow Days: Jan: 8 days. Feb: 8 days. Mar: 6 days. Apr: 1 days. May: 0 days. Jun: 0 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 0 days. Oct: 0 days. Nov: 2 days. Dec: 5 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have warmed by 0.9°C (1.6°F) across the available records. Average rainfall has remained broadly steady.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Jul 2025 · 23°C | Jul · 21°C |
| Coldest month | Feb 2025 · -1°C | Feb · -1°C |
| Wettest month | Jul 2025 · 131 mm | Jul · 131 mm |
| Windiest month | Jun 2025 · 22 km/h | Jan · 21 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Poor 
February
Poor March
Poor April
Fair May best
Fair June best
Excellent July best
Good August best
Good September best
Good October
Poor November
Poor December
Poor | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3°C / -1°C | -1°C / -5°C | 12days (69 mm) Wet | 2.5h Poor | 88% Very Muggy | 0.6 Low | Poor | View Details |
| February | 4°C / -1°C | -1°C / -5°C | 11days (69 mm) Wet | 4.5h Fair | 86% Very Muggy | 1.2 Low | Poor | View Details |
| March | 6°C / 0°C | 2°C / -4°C | 10days (56 mm) Wet | 6.8h Fair | 82% Humid | 2.5 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| April | 11°C / 3°C | 8°C / -1°C | 9days (50 mm) Wet | 10.4h Excellent | 72% Muggy | 4 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| May best | 17°C / 8°C | 15°C / 5°C | 11days (63 mm) Wet | 12.2h Excellent | 70% Muggy | 5.1 High | Fair | View Details |
| June best | 20°C / 13°C | 19°C / 11°C | 12days (89 mm) Wet | 13h Excellent | 72% Muggy | 5.7 High | Excellent | View Details |
| July best | 21°C / 14°C | 20°C / 13°C | 15days (131 mm) Wet | 12.7h Excellent | 77% Humid | 5.4 High | Good | View Details |
| August best | 20°C / 14°C | 19°C / 13°C | 16days (120 mm) Wet | 10.5h Excellent | 80% Humid | 4.4 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| September best | 17°C / 12°C | 16°C / 10°C | 13days (98 mm) Wet | 7.9h Good | 82% Humid | 3.4 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| October | 12°C / 8°C | 9°C / 5°C | 15days (96 mm) Wet | 5.2h Fair | 85% Humid | 1.7 Low | Poor | View Details |
| November | 7°C / 4°C | 4°C / 0°C | 12days (62 mm) Wet | 2.7h Poor | 88% Very Muggy | 0.8 Low | Poor | View Details |
| December | 4°C / 1°C | 0°C / -3°C | 13days (64 mm) Wet | 1.7h Poor | 91% Very Muggy | 0.4 Low | Poor | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Göteborg are May, June, July, August, September, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Göteborg, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Göteborg is July, with average daytime highs of 21°C (69°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Göteborg is February, with average overnight lows of -1°C (30°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Göteborg is July, averaging 131mm of precipitation across 15 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Göteborg runs through August, July, October, September, with the heaviest rainfall in August. Based on 10-year averages for Göteborg.
Göteborg receives approximately 90 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is June with around 13 hours. Based on climate data for Göteborg.
The least favorable months to visit Göteborg are January, February, March, December, primarily due to very cold temperatures, frequent rain. For the best conditions, consider May, June, July, August, September instead.
The annual average UV index in Göteborg is 3, classified as moderate. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Göteborg is 81%, classified as humid. High humidity makes warm temperatures feel significantly hotter — lightweight, breathable clothing is recommended.
Sea temperatures in Summer average 10°C (50°F), which most swimmers will find too cold without a wetsuit.
Yes, Göteborg receives snow. Months with snowfall average 5 snow days and 8 cm (3 in) of accumulation, with about 12 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Göteborg are 19 km/h (12 mph). The windiest month is January with peak winds reaching 21 km/h (13 mph) (gusts up to 44 km/h / 27 mph).
Göteborg averages 3 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 66%. The clearest skies occur in May.
The annual average dew point in Göteborg is 6°C (43°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Göteborg has a Oceanic climate, classified as Cfb under the Köppen system. Temperate climates have mild winters and warm summers, with rainfall spread across the year and four distinct seasons.
The 'feels like' temperature in Göteborg ranges from 3°C (37°F) to 9°C (48°F) on average. Wind chill makes winters feel noticeably colder than the actual temperature — layered clothing is recommended.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Göteborg. It earns a climate score of 7.8/10 with Excellent.
For June in Göteborg, pack Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sunglasses, Comfortable walking shoes. With average highs of 20°C (68°F) and 12 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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