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 high20°C / 68°F😎 nice
Nighttime low14°C / 57°F
Feels like (high)20°C / 68°F
Rainfall130 mm / 5.1 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days16 days
Humidity83%💦 very humid
Dew point14°C / 57°F
Sunshine10.4 h/day
Daylight15.2 h
Wind16 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.

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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.

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