Best time to go to Gothenburg Average weather of Gothenburg, Sweden
When is the best time to go to Gothenburg?
When is the best time to go to Gothenburg? Here's some information to help you in your decision:
- The best months for good weather in Gothenburg are June, July, August and September
- On average, the warmest months are July and August
- February is the coldest month of the year
- The rainiest months are August and October
- The best months for swimming are July and August
Annual weather in Gothenburg
For full information about the climate and weather in Gothenburg a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:
| Month | Our opinion | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F/36°F | very bad weather | Gothenburg in january | ||
| February | 32°F/36°F | very bad weather | Gothenburg in february | ||
| March | 36°F/41°F | very bad weather | Gothenburg in march | ||
| April | 43°F/50°F | bad weather | Gothenburg in april | ||
| May | 52°F/59°F | tolerable weather | Gothenburg in may | ||
| June | 59°F/65°F | good weather | Gothenburg in june | ||
| July | 63°F/70°F | good weather | Gothenburg in july | ||
| August | 61°F/68°F | good weather | Gothenburg in august | ||
| September | 56°F/63°F | good weather | Gothenburg in september | ||
| October | 49°F/54°F | bad weather | Gothenburg in october | ||
| November | 43°F/47°F | very bad weather | Gothenburg in november | ||
| December | 36°F/40°F | very bad weather | Gothenburg in december |
Weather and climate in Gothenburg
- Between january and march the climate is very unfavorable. At lunchtime, it's 41°F in average and you can expect to have 2.7in of rainfall/month during this period.
- In the month of april the climate is not good. In average, on the morning it is 43°F and it rains about 11% of the time in april.
- In the month of may the climate is not good, but still OK. By early evening, the temperature averages 56°F and, in may, 6 days of rain are expected.
- From june to july the climate is favorable. The temperature rises to 70°F and it rains in july about 4.7in.
- Between the months of august and september the climate is okay. By early evening, the temperature averages 58°F.
- In october the climate is bad. The temperature rises to 54°F and it rains about 5in each month.
- From november to december the climate is very bad. At lunchtime, it's 40°F in average and it rains about 22% of the time in december.
Charts: temperature and rainfall in Gothenburg
In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Gothenburg: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.
Outside temperature
Precipitation (rainfall)
Daily sunshine hours
Sea temperature
Humidity
Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Gothenburg
Find out when Gothenburg has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.
Tourist seasons in Gothenburg
- Very low season in Gothenburg
The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February, March and November. - Low season in Gothenburg
The months with low numbers of tourists are: April, May, September, October and December. - High season in Gothenburg
The number of visitors to Gothenburg is high in: June and August. - Peak season in Gothenburg
The largest number of tourists visiting Gothenburg is during: July.
Figure: Visitor index for Gothenburg month by month
Best time for low prices in Gothenburg
Average prices of hotels in Gothenburg month by month
Generally, March is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Gothenburg. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, July is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.
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Average price for flights to Gothenburg
A return flight between London and Gothenburg is generally cheaper if you go in january ($ 56 on average): this is the best time for travellers on a tight budget. In contrast, you may end up paying $ 88 more for your airline ticket to Gothenburg if you go in july.
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Average price of hiring a car in Gothenburg
On average, it costs $ 45 per day to hire a car in Gothenburg. This price varies by $ 24 depending on the month. In april, hiring a car costs an average of $ 39 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in february is $ 62.
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