Gothenburg weather in May
May in Gothenburg: cool, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#4 of 12 months in Gothenburg · #317 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 81/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Gothenburg climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 15°C / 59°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 7°C / 45°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 12°C / 54°F | |
| Rainfall | 84 mm / 3.3 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 13 days | |
| Humidity | 68% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 6°C / 42°F | |
| Sunshine | 12 h/day | |
| Daylight | 16.7 h | |
| Wind | 18 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 44 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Gothenburg in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Gothenburg?
- May in Gothenburg: cool, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Gothenburg on SeasonMap's comfort score (81/100).
- What is the weather like in Gothenburg in May?
- In May, Gothenburg averages a daily high of 14.8°C and a low of 7.1°C, with about 83.9 mm of rain over roughly 12.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Gothenburg in May?
- Gothenburg has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 44 in May.