Weather in Gothenburg, Västra Götaland, Sweden in May
In an average May, Gothenburg sees a daily high around 14°C and a low around 8°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 14°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 9°C to 18°C |
| Average low | 8°C |
| Typical low range | 5°C to 11°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
25°C
2018-05-30
Lowest
5°C
1981-05-02
Low
Highest
17°C
2018-05-30
Lowest
1°C
1985-05-03
Feels-like
Highest
25°C
2018-05-30
Lowest
-5°C
1981-05-02
Humidity
Highest
14.5 g/m³
2018-05-29
Lowest
4.5 g/m³
1981-05-03
Wind
Highest
44 km/h
2000-05-26
Lowest
6 km/h
2023-05-20
Precip
Wettest
141 mm
2021
Driest
19 mm
1994
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