Gothenburg Museum of Art
The Gothenburg Museum of Art is an art museum in Gothenburg, Sweden. Opened in 1923 and designed by Arvid Bjerke, it is one of the 32 most looked-up sights in Sweden on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The warmest months for a visit are July and August, when daily highs reach 20 °C. The coldest months are January and February, with daily highs of 2 °C and lows of -3 °C. December also has low temperatures, with daily lows of -2 °C. October is the rainiest month, seeing 109 mm of rain over about 17 days. To reach the museum, travelers can use Göteborg Landvetter Airport, which is 18 km away, or travel from Stockholm, located 397 km away.
The museum is wheelchair accessible and is located at Götaplatsen. Opening hours are 11:00-17:00 from Friday to Sunday, 11:00-18:00 on Tuesday and Thursday, and 11:00-20:00 on Wednesday. Nearby, visitors can see the Gothenburg Cathedral, 1.3 km away, or Götheborg, 15.8 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 21 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 2 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 16 | 11 | 6 | 3 |
| Average low, °C | -3 | -3 | -1 | 2 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 6 | 2 | -2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 88 | 61 | 64 | 53 | 61 | 82 | 91 | 98 | 86 | 109 | 92 | 90 |
| Rainy days | 16 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 19 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
