Month guide · Gothenburg · Sweden
Gothenburg in February
What February is really like in Gothenburg: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
February is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 2°C (36°F), lows of -3°C (27°F), about 12 rainy days and roughly 9.3 hours of daylight. Still wintry, with occasional snow; semlor fill the bakery windows around Shrove Tuesday.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 2°C (36°F) / -3°C (27°F)
- Rainy days
- About 12
- Daylight
- About 9.3 hours
- Sea temperature
- 3°C (37°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in February
February is the coolest month in Gothenburg: days average 2°C (36°F) against a yearly average high of 11°C (52°F), and nights fall to about -3°C (27°F). Rain falls on roughly 12 of its 28 days. Compared with January (2°C (36°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs climb to around 6°C (43°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 07:42
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 17:10
- Daylight
- About 9.3 hours
- Sea
- 3°C (37°F)
Winter (December–February). Short, dark days around freezing, softened by Christmas markets, Lucia, the film festival and low hotel prices outside the holidays.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in June). That makes February one of the better-value months to book.
Events in February
- Göteborg Film Festival continues (usually into early February)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Museum · Vasastan
Röhsska Museum
Sweden's museum of design and craft has collections of Swedish furniture, glass, fashion and East Asian applied art, housed in a red-brick building on Vasagatan from 1916.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Rainy day
- Architecture
Market · Inom Vallgraven
Stora Saluhallen
Come for a weekday lunch at one of the stalls and pick up picnic supplies for the archipelago or Slottsskogen.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Food
- Rainy day
- Shopping
Theme park · Johanneberg and Liseberg
Liseberg
Opened in 1923, Liseberg is one of Scandinavia's largest amusement parks, with landscaped gardens and roller coasters including the wooden Balder, the launched Helix and the vertical-drop Valkyria, plus a large area of gentler rides for small children.
- Time needed
- Half a day to a full day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Iconic
- Kids
- After dark
- Active
Neighbourhood · Haga
Haga and Haga Nygata
Share one giant cinnamon bun between two, then climb the stairs at the end of Haga Nygata to Skansen Kronan for the view.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Food
- Shopping
- Architecture
- Iconic
What to pack
For highs near 2°C, lows near -3°C and 12 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Gothenburg?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–August are better overall. Compare every month.
Gothenburg in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Gothenburg?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Still wintry, with occasional snow; semlor fill the bakery windows around Shrove Tuesday.
+How warm is Gothenburg in February?
Average highs are around 2°C (36°F) and lows around -3°C (27°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Gothenburg in February?
Expect rain on about 12 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.