Weather in Gothenburg in May
In an average May, Gothenburg sees a daily high around 16°C and a low around 6°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 16°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 10°C to 23°C |
| Average low | 6°C |
| Typical low range | 2°C to 10°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
30°C
2018-05-30
Lowest
4°C
1999-05-11
Low
Highest
17°C
2018-05-31
Lowest
-3°C
2011-05-04
Feels-like
Highest
32°C
2018-05-30
Lowest
-8°C
2011-05-04
Humidity
Highest
13.3 g/m³
2019-05-21
Lowest
3.4 g/m³
1984-05-10
Wind
Highest
40 km/h
2004-05-19
Lowest
7 km/h
2010-05-20
Gust
Highest
89 km/h
2004-05-19
Lowest
16 km/h
2016-05-10
Precip
Wettest
183 mm
2021
Driest
19 mm
2008
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