Gothenburg weather in December (Sweden)

Is December a good time to explore Gothenburg weather-wise? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

During December, Gothenburg usually has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Winter occurs in December. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 5°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to -0°C. Expect very cold weather this month, so bundle up in warm clothing. It's essential to be ready for the chill.

Precipitation

Gothenburg in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 84 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 15 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 33 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who lean towards cooler, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Gothenburg. 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 December

Min Temperature -0°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Water Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 84 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 85%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 33 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 14%  

Where to go in Sweden in December

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. With a water temperature of around 6°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

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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.