Gothenburg weather
At 9:15 PM local time it was cloudy and 10°C (51°F). Light rain for 7 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.3 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: May–Sep. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Gothenburg, Västra Götaland, Sweden.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 7 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.3 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–SepOff season Oct–Mar
About Gothenburg weather
Is it raining in Gothenburg right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 10° right now. Light rain for 7 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.3 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Gothenburg this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 8–12° and lows of 1–10°. Rain is likely on 2 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Gothenburg lately?
In the past 7 days, Gothenburg had 6 rainy days and 57.3 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Gothenburg?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm winter coat.
Gothenburg weather by month
When is the best time to visit Gothenburg?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Gothenburg is May–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Oct–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 2°C (35°F) in February to 20°C (68°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Gothenburg?
October is the wettest month, with about 113 mm (4.4 in) of rain on average. April is the driest, with about 54 mm (2.1 in).
What is the hottest month in Gothenburg?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 20°C (68°F) and lows of 15°C (59°F). February is the coolest, with highs of 2°C (35°F) and lows of -1°C (29°F).
Does Gothenburg have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is October at about 113 mm (4.4 in).
Gothenburg weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months