Gothenburg weather in May (Västra Götaland, Sweden)

Interested in knowing the climate of Gothenburg in May? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

The month of May in Gothenburg typically includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 17°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 7°C.

Precipitation

Gothenburg in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 72 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 11 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 241 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 May

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 72 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 62% *  

Sunshine 241 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 53% *  

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

Where to go in Sweden in May

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?

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.

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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