Gothenburg
City in Sweden
Gothenburg is a city in Sweden with a population of 674,529 in 2023. Located 397 km from Stockholm, it draws visitors to sights like Götheborg, Gothenburg Cathedral, and Gothenburg Museum of Art.
What to see
Visitors can explore cultural and historical points of interest such as Gothenburg Cathedral and Gothenburg Museum of Art, alongside the vessel Götheborg.
When to go
July and August are the warmest months, with daily highs of 20 °C to 21 °C and daily lows of 13 °C. January and February are the coldest months, with daily highs of 2 °C and daily lows of -3 °C. October is the wettest month with 104 mm of rain across about 17 days, while April has the fewest rainy days at about 9 days with 50 mm of rain.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Göteborg Landvetter Airport, located 19 km from the city.
Top sights in Gothenburg
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 | 11 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 16 | 11 | 6 | 3 |
| Average low, °C | -3 | -3 | -1 | 2 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 6 | 2 | -1 |
| Rainfall, mm | 84 | 58 | 61 | 50 | 58 | 79 | 87 | 93 | 83 | 104 | 88 | 86 |
| Rainy days | 16 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 19 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Gothenburg (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Feskekôrka
- Gothenburg Botanical Garden
- Maritiman
- Museum of Gothenburg
- Oscar Fredrik Church