Gothenburg in August

Inside Gothenburg's best window: May–Sep.

• GothenburgHighs around 22 °C, lows around 14 °C, rain on about 14 daysHighs around 72 °F, lows around 57 °F, rain on about 14 days
• South and the big cities, Sweden · Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmö, Gotlandbest weather

  Summers 20–25 °C with 18 h of light at midsummer in Stockholm; winters around 0 °C, often grey, 6 h of daylight in December. The archipelago freezes some winters.Summers 68–77 °F with 18 h of light at midsummer in Stockholm; winters around 32 °F, often grey, 6 h of daylight in December. The archipelago freezes some winters.

Crowds · Sweden overall

High

Prices · Sweden overall

Medium

Sweden overall: Warm water, crayfish parties and festivals; best month for Kungsleden hiking.

• A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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