Gothenburg weather in February
Gothenburg in February averages 0°C (32°F), 61 mm of rain and 2.5 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Gothenburg, February is the coldest, the fourth driest and the fourth dullest.
- Average temp
- 0°C (32°F)
-2–3°C · 28–37°F
- Rainfall
- 61 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 2.5 h
hours per day
What is Gothenburg like in February?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Some rain is likely; pack for showers.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Gothenburg in February?
A light rain jacket
About 61 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around -2°C (28°F).
February compared with January and March
February in Gothenburg is about the same temperature as January and 24 mm drier than it, which averages 0°C (33°F).
February in Gothenburg is 1.7°C cooler than March and 10 mm wetter than it, which averages 2°C (35°F).
Daylight in Gothenburg in February
On 15 February the sun is up for 9 hours 26 minutes in Gothenburg, rising about 07:43 and setting about 17:09 local time.
February ends 2 hours 8 minutes longer than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 8 hours 38 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Gothenburg
Dates are a starting point for February.
Travel guides for Gothenburg
What to read before you book.
Gothenburg weather by month
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How February compares with the rest of the year
February is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 0°C / 33°F | 85 mm |
| February | 0°C / 32°F | 61 mm |
| March | 2°C / 35°F | 51 mm |
| April | 7°C / 44°F | 58 mm |
| May | 11°C / 51°F | 54 mm |
| June | 14°C / 58°F | 79 mm |
| July | 17°C / 62°F | 75 mm |
| August | 17°C / 62°F | 84 mm |
| September | 13°C / 55°F | 69 mm |
| October | 8°C / 47°F | 95 mm |
| November | 4°C / 39°F | 85 mm |
| December | 2°C / 35°F | 89 mm |
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FAQs about Gothenburg in February
February climate averages for Gothenburg, 1991–2020.
Gothenburg averages 0°C (32°F) in February, ranging from about -2°C (28°F) at night to 3°C (37°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 61 mm falls across February, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
No. February averages 0°C (32°F) against 2°C (35°F) in March — 1.7°C cooler.
February is about as warm as January, and 24 mm drier.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is May to October; February sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 2.5 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average, so daylight is short on useful sun.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what February is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 9 hours 26 minutes of daylight in mid-February, against 18 hours 4 minutes in June and 6 hours 35 minutes in December.
On 15 February, sunrise is about 07:43 and sunset about 17:09 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 2 hours 8 minutes longer than it starts.
