Gothenburg weather in August
August in Gothenburg: nice, rainy, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.
#2 of 12 months in Gothenburg · #163 of 604 destinations to visit in August · comfort 86/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Gothenburg climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 20°C / 68°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 14°C / 57°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 20°C / 68°F | |
| Rainfall | 130 mm / 5.1 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 16 days | |
| Humidity | 83% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 14°C / 57°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 15.2 h | |
| Wind | 16 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 37 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Where is Gothenburg?
Loading map…
Gothenburg in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Gothenburg?
- August in Gothenburg: nice, rainy, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Gothenburg on SeasonMap's comfort score (86/100).
- What is the weather like in Gothenburg in August?
- In August, Gothenburg averages a daily high of 20.1°C and a low of 14.1°C, with about 129.7 mm of rain over roughly 15.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Gothenburg in August?
- Gothenburg has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 37 in August.