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 high | 3°C / 38°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 0°C / 32°F | |
| Feels like (high) | -1°C / 30°F | |
| Rainfall | 70 mm / 2.8 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 13 days | |
| Humidity | 89% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -1°C / 30°F | |
| Sunshine | 1.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 6.7 h | |
| Wind | 19 km/h / 12 mph | |
| Snowfall | 13.9 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.
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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.