Gothenburg Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Gothenburg. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Let’s explore the details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Generally, Gothenburg has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 967 mm of rain/snowfall annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm)

Gothenburg experiences moderate seasonal variation in rainfall, with monthly averages ranging from 105 mm in August, the wettest month, and 52 mm in March, the driest month.

August, the city’s wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 21°C and receives 198 hours of sunshine. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 6°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Gothenburg Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Sweden

The map below shows the annual precipitation across Sweden. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Gothenburg’s average annual precipitation is 967 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, has an average annual precipitation of 832 mm, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

Beijing, China, receives 560 mm of annual precipitation, concentrated in the summer months.

Perth, Australia, receives 565 mm of rainfall annually, mostly during the winter months.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, receives 2529 mm of annual rainfall, characteristic of its equatorial tropical rainforest climate, with consistent rainfall throughout the year and peak months during March and November.

How is Precipitation Measured?

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

Interesting weather facts

• "Ginger" was the longest-lasting Atlantic tropical storm, which spun around the open ocean for 28 days in 1971.
• The world's largest snowflake was recorded in the Guinness Book of Records, at 38 cm wide and 20 cm thick. The snowflake fell at Fort Keogh, Montana, USA, on 28 January 1887.
• The greatest snowfall recorded was on Mt. Rainier, Washington State, USA—over 31.5 meters fell during the winter of 1972.

For more detailed information about Gothenburg’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Gothenburg Climate page.