Best time to visit Gothenburg, Sweden
Based on 2020–2024 of daily weather data, the best months to visit Gothenburg are June, August, May — when temperatures are comfortable, rainfall is low, and sunshine is plentiful.
Months ranked by travel comfort
| Rank | Month | High | Low | Precip | Rainy days | Sun | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 ★ | June | 19.7° | 11.9° | 373.4 mm | 86 | 13.8 h | 85 |
| 2 ★ | August | 19.8° | 13.3° | 550.6 mm | 109 | 10.8 h | 79 |
| 3 ★ | May | 15.6° | 7° | 378.1 mm | 89 | 12.4 h | 75 |
| 4 | September | 17.3° | 10.9° | 468.9 mm | 91 | 8.7 h | 75 |
| 5 | July | 19.3° | 13.5° | 697 mm | 119 | 12.4 h | 74 |
| 6 | April | 10.3° | 1.8° | 250.7 mm | 77 | 10.8 h | 67 |
| 7 | October | 11.9° | 7.5° | 620.6 mm | 124 | 5.2 h | 53 |
| 8 | March | 6.4° | -0.5° | 352 mm | 81 | 7.3 h | 51 |
| 9 | November | 7.2° | 3.2° | 384.6 mm | 107 | 2.8 h | 45 |
| 10 | February | 3.9° | -1° | 499.5 mm | 100 | 4.5 h | 37 |
| 11 | January | 3.2° | -0.8° | 507.9 mm | 102 | 2.8 h | 33 |
| 12 | December | 3° | -1° | 431.7 mm | 108 | 1.8 h | 33 |
Score (0–100) blends ideal-temperature comfort (50%), low-rainfall (30%), and sunshine (20%). Higher is better for a typical sightseeing trip.
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