Gothenburg Climate by Month
Gothenburg experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from pleasant days
to cold weather.
It maintains moderate precipitation patterns.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average day and night temperature
The climate in Gothenburg is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 22°C in July to a chilly 3°C in the coolest month, February. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to -2°C, particularly during the colder months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Gothenburg receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 967 mm annually. Gothenburg offers a pleasant mix of wetter and slightly drier months. The difference in precipitation between August (105 mm) and March (52 mm) is not too significant, making the climate enjoyable for visitors and residents alike.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
For those who appreciate different seasons, Gothenburg serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in June with an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.1 hours of daily sunlight.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year in Gothenburg ranges from 3°C in February to 16°C in July.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Gothenburg.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year in Gothenburg ranges from 3°C in August to 4°C in January.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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During the months of July and August you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
July has an average maximum temperature of 22°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 3°C.
August tops the wettest month list with 105 mm of rainfall.
March is the driest month with 52 mm of precipitation.
June is the sunniest month with an average of 260 hours of sunshine.
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