Monthly climate guide
Gothenburg weather in August
With highs near 19°C (67°F) and lows around 15°C (58°F), August feels mild in Gothenburg. Rainfall averages about 100 mm (wet) and the sky is often cloudy. Daytime highs are about the same as July and 3°C warmer than September.
What stands out in August
- Just 240 km apart, but Gothenburg runs about 2°C cooler than Malmö this month.
- In Gothenburg, August is late summer.
- There's little difference between day and night (around 5°C).
- Only one month is warmer in Gothenburg than August.
Avg high
19°C
67°F
Avg low
15°C
58°F
Rainfall
100 mm
wet
Humidity
80%
relative
Sky
68%
cloud · often cloudy
Gothenburg weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2°C / 36°F | -1°C / 31°F | 87 mm | 93% | 87% |
| February | 2°C / 35°F | -1°C / 30°F | 74 mm | 92% | 86% |
| March | 5°C / 40°F | 1°C / 33°F | 56 mm | 88% | 76% |
| April | 9°C / 48°F | 4°C / 39°F | 54 mm | 83% | 64% |
| May | 14°C / 57°F | 9°C / 47°F | 61 mm | 80% | 62% |
| June | 18°C / 64°F | 13°C / 55°F | 85 mm | 79% | 65% |
| July | 20°C / 67°F | 15°C / 58°F | 75 mm | 79% | 64% |
| August | 19°C / 67°F | 15°C / 58°F | 100 mm | 80% | 68% |
| September | 16°C / 61°F | 12°C / 54°F | 92 mm | 83% | 71% |
| October | 11°C / 52°F | 8°C / 46°F | 113 mm | 88% | 76% |
| November | 7°C / 45°F | 5°C / 41°F | 88 mm | 92% | 85% |
| December | 5°C / 40°F | 2°C / 36°F | 119 mm | 93% | 86% |
What to pack for August
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
Is August a good time to visit Gothenburg?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Gothenburg →Other Sweden cities in August
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Gothenburg in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Gothenburg?
August is one of the wetter months in Gothenburg, with about 100 mm of rain. You can still go: pack a rain jacket and keep plans flexible.
How warm is Gothenburg in August?
Average highs are about 19°C (67°F) and average lows about 15°C (58°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Gothenburg in August?
Gothenburg typically gets around 100 mm of rain in August — wet.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Gothenburg (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.