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 high | 4°C / 39°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 0°C / 33°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 0°C / 32°F | |
| Rainfall | 65 mm / 2.6 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 13 days | |
| Humidity | 88% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 1°C / 33°F | |
| Sunshine | 2.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 7.4 h | |
| Wind | 21 km/h / 13 mph | |
| Snowfall | 9.7 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.