Gothenburg weather in August (Sweden)

What is the weather forecast for Gothenburg in August? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Gothenburg includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. August ushers in the summer season. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 21°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 13°C.

Precipitation

Gothenburg in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 105 mm for the month. With frequent rain showers this month, having an umbrella on hand will keep you dry. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 12 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 198 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days July typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Gothenburg climate page with graphs.

 

Gothenburg, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Water Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 105 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 72%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 198 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 51%  

Where to go in Sweden in August

Find out more about the weather in Sweden and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Gothenburg, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 16°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Gothenburg.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Sweden? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Sweden. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.