Gothenburg in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
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
Clear/Sunny
36% of time
26%
16%
15%
Weather at 12pm
58°F
Clear/Sunny
39% of time
24%
22%
10%
Weather at 6pm
56°F
Clear/Sunny
39% of time
26%
20%
8%
Weather at 3am
49°F
37%
22%
16%
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.
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:
50°F to 68°F
52°F to 72°F
52°F to 70°F
52°F to 58°F
50°F to 61°F
49°F to 54°F
43°F to 58°F
50°F to 56°F
49°F to 54°F
50°F to 61°F
49°F to 59°F
50°F to 58°F
50°F to 63°F
52°F to 67°F
54°F to 67°F
54°F to 68°F
52°F to 68°F
54°F to 70°F
56°F to 68°F
56°F to 74°F
54°F to 76°F
56°F to 76°F
58°F to 74°F
58°F to 63°F
59°F to 74°F
59°F to 72°F
58°F to 67°F
58°F to 65°F
54°F to 61°F
56°F to 63°F
58°F to 70°F
Map: other cities in Sweden in may
Cities near Gothenburg:
| Styrso (Lilla Ravholmen) in may | tolerable weather |
| Kungälv in may | tolerable weather |
| Hono in may | tolerable weather |
| Kungsbacka in may | tolerable weather |
| Borås in may | good weather |
| Trollhattan in may | good weather |
| Fiskebäckskil in may | tolerable weather |
| Varberg in may | tolerable weather |
| Lysekil in may | tolerable weather |
| Hållö island in may | tolerable weather |
| Smögen in may | tolerable weather |
| Falkenberg in may | tolerable weather |
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.