Gothenburg weather in February (Västra Götaland, Sweden)

Is February a good time to explore Gothenburg weather-wise? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

In February, Gothenburg usually has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. February is known for being in the winter season. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 4°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to -2°C. Expect the coldest temperatures of the year this month. Make sure you have enough winter clothing to stay warm.

Precipitation

Gothenburg in February usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 66 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 11 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 71 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, February may not be the ideal month to visit Gothenburg. July typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Gothenburg, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 38%  

Precipitation 66 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 81% *  

Sunshine 71 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 29% *  

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

Where to go in Sweden in February

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.

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 travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.