Gothenburg weather in December (Västra Götaland, Sweden)

What kind of weather does December bring to Gothenburg? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Gothenburg includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 5°C. But by evening, they drop to around -0°C. This month is characterized by its cold weather, so make sure to wear sufficient layers to stay warm.

Precipitation

Gothenburg in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 80 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 16 days of snow/rain this month.

Average sunshine

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 33 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Gothenburg. July typically offers 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 December

Min Temperature -0°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 80 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 85% *  

Sunshine 33 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 14% *  

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

Where to go in Sweden in December

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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Gothenburg.

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