Gothenburg weather in August (Västra Götaland, Sweden)

Planning a trip to Gothenburg in August? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In August, Gothenburg generally has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. August falls within the summer season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 21°C, while night temperatures can drop to 13°C.

Gothenburg in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 119 mm for the month. With this being the wettest month, keeping an umbrella on hand might save you from getting wet from a sudden shower. Typically around 12 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 198 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures July generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Gothenburg, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 119 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Sunshine 198 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 51% *  

* Data from: Gothenburg, Sweden (43 KM, 27 Miles).

Where to go in Sweden in August

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

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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 Gothenburg in August?

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.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in August.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate 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 climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.