Average Monthly Sunshine in Gothenburg

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Gothenburg receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Gothenburg varies. It peaks at 260 hours in June and drops to 33 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1773 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Gothenburg, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.7 hours in June. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.1 hours.

Gothenburg’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Gothenburg enjoys an average of 1773 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

Oslo, Norway, receives approximately 1690 hours of sunshine annually.

In Brisbane, Australia, the annual sunshine averages 2999 hours, making it one of Australia’s sunniest cities.

Other climate information

August, Gothenburg’s wettest month, receives 90 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 21°C. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 6°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Gothenburg Precipitation page.