Gothenburg weather is characteristically temperate oceanic. In spite of its high northerly latitude, and its location on the western coast of Sweden weather in Gothenburg remains predominantly mild and pleasant through out the year. This peculiarity of Gothenburg weather comes in sharp contrast to conditions usually associated with other regions of similar altitude. Thanks to its closeness of the Gulf Stream and its warming waters, Gothenburg weather can boast of enjoying the warmest conditions in the region.

Gothenburg weather during the summer season is graced by warm, sunny days. Average daily temperatures in July and August regularly linger between highs of 22°C, which at times rise to around 28°C, occasionally climbing to just above 30°C; meanwhile the city experiences temperature lows of 11 to 13 °C.

During the summer season, daylight is extended to 17 hours, sunlight hours considerably decreasing when winter sets in. Summer evenings in Gothenburg are warm and temperate at times, with mercury rarely falling below 13°C.

Gothenburg weather during summers is characterized by the abundant amounts of rainfall the city receives during its duration, making it the wettest season of the year. The month with the majority of rainfall is July, although precipitation levels are not excessive and most rainstorms rarely last more than an hour or two.

As October and November arrive, the weather in Gothenburg quickly begins to transform into chilly, nippy days and nights indicating that the Scandinavian winter  is well on its way.

Gothenburg weather in winter is characteristically cold, windy and overcast. December and January are by far the coldest months of the year with average daily temperatures oscillating between -4 to 3 °C, and occasionally – although it has to be noted this is a rather rare occurrence - plummeting to below−10 °C. Gothenburg weather during the winter season is warmer than other municipalities with the same altitude; although frosty snowy conditions are present, the sun remains perched up on the horizon for a considerably large number of days, offering relief from the freezing cold conditions that otherwise prevail.

Coincidentally, daylight during late December lasts for roughly around about 7 hours. Many tourists visit the city during winter, enjoying the Christmas festivities and the sea-trout and salmon fishing Gothenburg is famous for. 

Precipitation levels are a little high from July to September, when there is a greater chance of rain. Average annual rainfall levels are 665mm

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