Weather in Gothenburg in may 2025

The weather in Gothenburg in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.

Average weather throughout may

tolerable weather 3.6cm

Weather at 6am
52°F

Partly Cloudy

26%

Cloudy

16%

Moderate rain at times

15%

Weather at 12pm
58°F

Moderate rain at times

24%

Partly Cloudy

22%

Cloudy

10%

Weather at 6pm
56°F

Moderate rain at times

26%

Partly Cloudy

20%

Heavy rain

8%

Weather at 3am
49°F

Clear/Sunny

37%

Partly Cloudy

22%

Cloudy

16%

Moderate rain at times

15%



Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Gothenburg in may

These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Gothenburg in may.


The climate of Gothenburg in may is tolerable

In may in Gothenburg, the climate is wet (with 3.5in of precipitation over 6 days). The situation is deteriorating compared to the previous month since in april there is an average of 2.2in of rainfall over 3 days.

The climate is rather cold there may, but it is liveable by dressing warm. Temperatures are up to 59°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 52°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Gothenburg is 56°F. Note that seasonal normals are in contrast with those observed in Gothenburg in may with a maximum record of 85°F in 2018 and a minimum record of 29°F in 2021. You can expect to have about 7 days with temperatures above 65°F, or 23% of time.

Day length in Gothenburg in may is 16:40. Sunrise is at 03:49 and sets at 20:29.

With proper weather, the month of may is okay (but not the best) to go in this locality in Sweden.



Gothenburg: another month?

If you can push back the dates of your trip, we advise you to go in june to Gothenburg. more information

May: another location in Sweden?

If you want to go to Sweden in may, there are destinations with better weather than Gothenburg:

In may, Gävle, Uppsala, Lund, Norrkoping, Arvika and Avesta have good weather.

more information about Sweden's weather in may


Seasonal average climate and temperature of Gothenburg in may

Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements of the past years of the month of may.

May
Outside temperature
Average temperature 56°F
Highest temperature 59°F
Lowest temperature 52°F
Highest record temperature 85°F
(2018)
Lowest record temperature 29°F
(2021)
Number of days at +65°F 7 day(s)
(23%)
Number of days at -32°F 0 day(s)
(0%)
Sea temperature
Average sea temperature 52°F
Lowest sea temperature 47°F
Highest sea temperature 58°F
Wind
Wind speed 20km/h
Wind temperature 49°F
Precipitation (rainfall)
Rainfall 3.5in
Number of days with rainfall 6 day(s)
(19%)
Record daily rainfall 1.5in
(2010)
Snowfall 3.6cm
Other climate data
Humidity 78%
Visibility 9.32km
Cloud cover 42%
UV index 4
Daily sunshine hours 14
Sunrise and sunset
Time of sunrise 03:49
Time of sunset 20:29
Length of day 16:40
Our opinion about the weather in may
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net tolerable



How was the weather last may?

Here is the day by day recorded weather in Gothenburg in may 2024:

01-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
50°F to 68°F
02-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
52°F to 72°F
03-05-2024
Partly Cloudy
52°F to 70°F
04-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
52°F to 58°F
05-05-2024
Cloudy
50°F to 61°F
06-05-2024
Overcast
49°F to 54°F
07-05-2024
Overcast
43°F to 58°F
08-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
50°F to 56°F
09-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
49°F to 54°F
10-05-2024
Partly Cloudy
50°F to 61°F
11-05-2024
Partly Cloudy
49°F to 59°F
12-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
50°F to 58°F
13-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
50°F to 63°F
14-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
52°F to 67°F
15-05-2024
Cloudy
54°F to 67°F
16-05-2024
Partly Cloudy
54°F to 68°F
17-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
52°F to 68°F
18-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
54°F to 70°F
19-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
56°F to 68°F
20-05-2024
Partly Cloudy
56°F to 74°F
21-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
54°F to 76°F
22-05-2024
Partly Cloudy
56°F to 76°F
23-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
58°F to 74°F
24-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
58°F to 63°F
25-05-2024
Partly Cloudy
59°F to 74°F
26-05-2024
Patchy light rain in area with thunder
59°F to 72°F
27-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
58°F to 67°F
28-05-2024
Light rain shower
58°F to 65°F
29-05-2024
Overcast
54°F to 61°F
30-05-2024
Light rain shower
56°F to 63°F
31-05-2024
Light rain shower
58°F to 70°F

Map: other cities in Sweden in may

Cities near Gothenburg:

Styrso (Lilla Ravholmen) in maytolerable weather
Kungälv in maytolerable weather
Hono in maytolerable weather
Kungsbacka in maytolerable weather
Borås in maygood weather
Trollhattan in maygood weather
Fiskebäckskil in maytolerable weather
Varberg in maytolerable weather
Lysekil in maytolerable weather
Hållö island in maytolerable weather
Smögen in maytolerable weather
Falkenberg in maytolerable weather
Sweden in may: See full list of cities

Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.

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Weather data for Gothenburg in may:

Weather data for Gothenburg for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Gothenburg. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Gothenburg can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Gothenburg.


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