Gothenburg weather in January (Västra Götaland, Sweden)

Wondering what the weather is like in Gothenburg during January? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

The month of January in Gothenburg typically includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January is part of the winter season. Expect temperatures to climb to 4°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to -2°C. During the coldest month of the year, be prepared to bundle up with heavy winter gear.

Precipitation

Gothenburg in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 76 mm for the month. On average, there are about 16 days with snow/rain during this month.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 42 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Gothenburg. July typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Gothenburg, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 76 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Sunshine 42 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 21% *  

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

Where to go in Sweden in January

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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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