Gothenburg weather in December

December in Gothenburg: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.

#12 of 12 months in Gothenburg · #540 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 39/100 (tier F)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Gothenburg climate normals — December

Daytime high3°C / 38°F🥶 freezing
Nighttime low0°C / 32°F
Feels like (high)-1°C / 30°F
Rainfall70 mm / 2.8 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days13 days
Humidity89%💦 very humid
Dew point-1°C / 30°F
Sunshine1.5 h/day
Daylight6.7 h
Wind19 km/h / 12 mph
Snowfall13.9 cm / 5.5 in
Air quality (US AQI)29🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

Where is Gothenburg?

Loading map…

Gothenburg in December — FAQ

Is December a good time to visit Gothenburg?
December in Gothenburg: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Gothenburg on SeasonMap's comfort score (39/100).
What is the weather like in Gothenburg in December?
In December, Gothenburg averages a daily high of 3.1°C and a low of -0.2°C, with about 70.2 mm of rain over roughly 13.4 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Gothenburg in December?
Gothenburg has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 29 in December.
Does it snow in Gothenburg in December?
Gothenburg sees roughly 13.9 cm of snowfall in December.

Other months in Gothenburg

Warmer or cooler than Gothenburg in December

Similar destinations in Northern EuropeDecember