Gothenburg weather in December
December is one of the least pleasant months in Gothenburg: highs of 4°C (38°F) and about 102 mm (4.0 in) of rain on average. Nights average 1°C (34°F) and cloud cover 85% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 3rd wettest month of the year and the 3rd coolest. Compared with November, it is cooler and about as wet; January brings highs of 2°C (35°F) and 94 mm (3.7 in) of rain.
Is December a good time to visit Gothenburg?
least pleasant month Weather score 26/100.
December is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Gothenburg. For better conditions, consider May–Sep.
Does it rain a lot in Gothenburg in December?
Some rain is normal: about 102 mm (4.0 in) falls in an average December. It is the 3rd wettest month of the year.
How warm is Gothenburg in December?
Days average 4°C (38°F) and nights 1°C (34°F).
Gothenburg weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2°C (35°F) | -1°C (30°F) | 94 mm | 86% | least pleasant |
| February | 2°C (35°F) | -1°C (29°F) | 68 mm | 83% | least pleasant |
| March | 4°C (39°F) | 0°C (32°F) | 60 mm | 74% | least pleasant |
| April | 9°C (48°F) | 4°C (39°F) | 54 mm | 65% | fair |
| May | 14°C (57°F) | 9°C (47°F) | 64 mm | 64% | best |
| June | 17°C (63°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 90 mm | 63% | best |
| July | 20°C (68°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 95 mm | 65% | best |
| August | 19°C (67°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 108 mm | 68% | best |
| September | 16°C (61°F) | 12°C (53°F) | 85 mm | 69% | best |
| October | 11°C (52°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 113 mm | 74% | least pleasant |
| November | 7°C (44°F) | 4°C (40°F) | 100 mm | 83% | least pleasant |
| December | 4°C (38°F) | 1°C (34°F) | 102 mm | 85% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months