Stockholm or Gothenburg in July?
On climate data, Stockholm comes out ahead overall in July. See the per-criterion details below.
StockholmPhoto: Ad Meskens · CC BY-SA 4.0
GothenburgPhoto: Smiley.toerist · CC BY-SA 4.0Key figures in July
| Criterion | Stockholm | Gothenburg |
|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | 22 °C | 20 °C |
| Average daily low | 14 °C | 15 °C |
| Sea | 16 °C | 18 °C ★ |
| Rainy days | 12 rainy days (est.) ★ | 14 rainy days (est.) |
| Sun | 7 h/day | 7 h/day |
| Humidity | 73 % | 80 % |
Winner by travel type
Trade-offs
- Stockholm is about 2 °C warmer by day.
- The sea at Gothenburg is about 2 °C warmer.
Stockholm or Gothenburg in July: the short answer
In July, Stockholm comes out ahead on the overall climate score (Stockholm 66/100 vs Gothenburg 57/100). That is a snapshot of one month, though — which one truly fits depends on what you want from the trip, so the breakdown below goes criterion by criterion.
This comparison focuses on July as a representative month for the pair; for any other month, use each destination's month-by-month pages. Across the whole year Stockholm averages a climate score of 38/100, Gothenburg 32/100. Both profiles below are historical monthly averages, not a forecast.
Weather in July, side by side
The average daily high is about 22 °C in Stockholm and 20 °C in Gothenburg — warmer in Stockholm. Average daily lows are around 14 °C versus 15 °C.
On rain, Stockholm sees about 12 rainy days in July and Gothenburg about 14 — drier in Stockholm. Sunshine is comparable (7 vs 7 hours a day).
Sea temperature and swimming
In July the water is about 16 °C at Stockholm and 18 °C at Gothenburg — warmer for swimming at Gothenburg. Neither Stockholm nor Gothenburg reaches the ~21 °C swimming threshold in any month. Peak sea warmth is August for Stockholm and August for Gothenburg.
Rain and sun across the year
Over a full year Stockholm records roughly 133 rainy days and Gothenburg about 168 — the drier of the two overall is Stockholm. At their sunniest, Stockholm reaches about 8 hours of sun a day (June) and Gothenburg about 7 (June). If dependable dry, sunny weather is your top priority, weigh these annual totals alongside the single month above.
Best time to visit each
Climatically, Stockholm is at its best in July and August, while Gothenburg has no clear standout month. If your dates are fixed, pick the destination whose strong season overlaps them; if you are flexible, plan around these windows.
Which suits which kind of trip
Based on the July scores for each travel style:
Beach & swimming: Stockholm scores higher in July (Stockholm 55 vs Gothenburg 46).
City breaks: Stockholm scores higher in July (Stockholm 85 vs Gothenburg 78).
Active & hiking: Stockholm scores higher in July (Stockholm 77 vs Gothenburg 73).
Family: Stockholm scores higher in July (Stockholm 57 vs Gothenburg 44).
Verdict: which should you pick?
In July, Stockholm leads across every scored category here — the overall score and each travel type — so on the climate data it is the clearer pick this month. Over the year, Stockholm carries the higher overall climate score. Your own priority (sun, sea, low rain or sightseeing comfort) still matters, and the month-by-month pages for each destination give you the full picture before you book.