Gothenburg weather in January

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

#11 of 12 months in Gothenburg · #517 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 44/100 (tier F)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Gothenburg climate normals — January

Daytime high4°C / 39°F🧥 cold
Nighttime low0°C / 33°F
Feels like (high)0°C / 32°F
Rainfall65 mm / 2.6 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days13 days
Humidity88%💦 very humid
Dew point1°C / 33°F
Sunshine2.4 h/day
Daylight7.4 h
Wind21 km/h / 13 mph
Snowfall9.7 cm / 3.8 in
Air quality (US AQI)28🍃 good

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

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Gothenburg in January — FAQ

Is January a good time to visit Gothenburg?
January in Gothenburg: cold, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Gothenburg on SeasonMap's comfort score (44/100).
What is the weather like in Gothenburg in January?
In January, Gothenburg averages a daily high of 3.8°C and a low of 0.3°C, with about 65.1 mm of rain over roughly 12.8 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Gothenburg in January?
Gothenburg has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 28 in January.
Does it snow in Gothenburg in January?
Gothenburg sees roughly 9.7 cm of snowfall in January.

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