January in Gothenburg is the coldest month of the year. In January, the weather in Gothenburg is typically freezing. Average daily high temperature in January is about 1 degree above zero. On average, Gothenburg has 11 rainy, 5 snowy, 5 sunny, 5 cloudy, and 5 partly cloudy days in January. The rains are usually heavy. January as well as February, March, October, and November is considered the most uncomfortable time to visit Gothenburg.