Gothenburg weather in May (Sweden)

How's the weather trend in Gothenburg as May approaches? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

The month of May in Gothenburg typically includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 16°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 7°C.

Precipitation

Gothenburg in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 66 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 11 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 241 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm July typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Gothenburg, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Water Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 66 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 62%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 241 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 53%  

Where to go in Sweden in May

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 9°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.

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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.