The weather in May in Gothenburg

It's cool to moderate in May in Gothenburg with an average temperature of 17°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 12°C to a high of 20°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 4°C and 12°C.

Looking for sun and warm weather? May isn’t a good month to be in Gothenburg. The temperatures are too low for a warm stay this month.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Gothenburg, Sweden. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 31°C in 2018, Gothenburg reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 6°C in 2019. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 0°C to a highest value of 19°C.

Rainfall amount

In May, there is an average of 52 mm of precipitation, spread over 8 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in May for Gothenburg

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Gothenburg. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

May weather comparison

  Gothenburg New York
Average temperature 17°C 22°C
Max. temperature 20°C 28°C
Min. temperature 4°C -5°C
Total precipitation 52 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 8 days 14 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Gothenburg with cool temps, averaging around 15°C during the day and nights around 6°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 18°C, with nights around 10°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Gothenburg is around 19°C, while nighttime temps are about 12°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in May in Gothenburg, Sweden. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in May in Gothenburg

Temperature in May in Gothenburg over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Gothenburg, Sweden. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in May in Gothenburg

Total precipitation in May in Gothenburg over the years

Daily UV index in May in Gothenburg

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Gothenburg, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Gothenburg by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Gothenburg. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.