Month guide · Gothenburg · Sweden
Gothenburg in June
What June is really like in Gothenburg: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Rolf Broberg ( Rolf B ), CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
June is one of the best months to visit Gothenburg. Expect average highs of 19°C (66°F), lows of 11°C (52°F), about 11 rainy days and roughly 18 hours of daylight. Close to 18 hours of daylight; island ferries run more often and terraces fill on Avenyn and Linnégatan.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 19°C (66°F) / 11°C (52°F)
- Rainy days
- About 11
- Daylight
- About 18 hours
- Sea temperature
- 15°C (59°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in June
June is the 3rd-warmest month in Gothenburg: days average 19°C (66°F) against a yearly average high of 11°C (52°F), and nights fall to about 11°C (52°F). Rain falls on roughly 11 of its 30 days. Compared with May (16°C (61°F)), June is warmer; by July highs climb to around 21°C (70°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 04:11
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 22:14
- Daylight
- About 18 hours
- Sea
- 15°C (59°F)
Summer (June–August). Close to 18 hours of daylight in June, swimming off the archipelago rocks, outdoor festivals and the busiest, highest-priced hotel period.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, June rates 4 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in June). Book accommodation early: June is one of the pricier months.
Events in June
- Midsummer — maypoles, herring and dancing, especially on the islands (Friday between 19 and 25 June)
- West Pride (usually June)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in June
With frequent rain, 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 19°C, lows near 11°C and 11 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is June a good time to visit Gothenburg?
One of the best months to visit Gothenburg, with 2 notable events on the calendar. The other best months are May and July–August. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is June a good time to visit Gothenburg?
It is one of the best months to visit Gothenburg. Close to 18 hours of daylight; island ferries run more often and terraces fill on Avenyn and Linnégatan.
+How warm is Gothenburg in June?
Average highs are around 19°C (66°F) and lows around 11°C (52°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Gothenburg in June?
Expect rain on about 11 days of the month.