AI-generatedGothenburg at a glance
- Best time
- May – Aug
- Warmest month
- Jul · 20°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 18.3°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,730 h
- Rain a year
- 967 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 10 m
Climate in Gothenburg
Gothenburg has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 20 °C, while January is the coolest at 2 °C. With around 1,730 hours of sunshine a year, Gothenburg is moderately sunny; May is the sunniest month with 8.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: May – August
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 8°
- Midday, 13:00: about 11°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 11°
- Evening, 20:00: about 9°
- Night, 23:00: about 9°
07:4418:11
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:20–08:39 · evening 17:17–18:36
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:05–07:20 · evening 18:36–18:51
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Gothenburg in October?
In October, Gothenburg is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 12.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 99 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gothenburg.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 27 min07:44 – 18:11
- UV index
- 1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 20 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 70 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Stockholm
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %31 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %2 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %26 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Gothenburg
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 10.8 – 13.0 °C
Swimming season: Never above 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Gothenburg ranges from 2.2 °C in February to 18.3 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. From October to January the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 17.4 and 19.3 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 3.2° | 0.7° | 4.6° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 2.2° | 0.4° | 3.8° | cold |
| MarchMar | 3.1° | 0.9° | 4.4° | cold |
| AprilApr | 6.5° | 5.3° | 7.6° | cold |
| MayMay | 11.2° | 10.2° | 12.7° | cold |
| JuneJun | 15.2° | 13.7° | 16.5° | cold |
| JulyJul | 17.8° | 16.2° | 19.5° | fresh |
| AugustAug | 18.3° | 17.4° | 19.3° | fresh |
| SeptemberSep | 15.9° | 14.8° | 16.9° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 12.1° | 10.8° | 13.0° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 8.6° | 7.2° | 10.1° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 5.4° | 3.2° | 7.0° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Gothenburg
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 3.1 of 10.5 hours of daylight in Gothenburg, 30 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 2 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Gothenburg
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 1 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 6).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- over 2 h
- Fair skin
- over 2 h
- Light brown skin
- over 2 h
- Olive skin
- over 2 h
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Gothenburg: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Gothenburg has about 14 rainy days with 99 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Gothenburg
How breezy and how cloudy Gothenburg is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Gothenburg typically peaks at 20 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Oct – Feb.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 70 % of the sky over Gothenburg: mostly cloudy, with about 3.1 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Snow in Gothenburg
Snow is possible in Gothenburg, but no month makes it likely: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Gothenburg.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Gothenburg
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
ColdOctober: nights around 7°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in February (−1°), the warmest in July (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in July. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to April, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 12 | 2° | −1° | 3.2° | 1.5 h | 12 | 70 |
| FebruaryFeb | 16 | 3° | −1° | 2.2° | 2.4 h | 11 | 58 |
| MarchMar | 24 | 5° | 0° | 3.1° | 4.7 h | 9 | 47 |
| AprilApr | 41 | 10° | 4° | 6.5° | 6.7 h | 10 | 53 |
| MayMay | 64 | 15° | 8° | 11.2° | 8.1 h | 12 | 79 |
| JuneJun | 79 | 18° | 12° | 15.2° | 8.1 h | 13 | 98 |
| JulyJul | 74 | 20° | 15° | 17.8° | 7.9 h | 14 | 113 |
| AugustAug | 68 | 20° | 14° | 18.3° | 6.6 h | 15 | 119 |
| SeptemberSep | 60 | 16° | 12° | 15.9° | 5.0 h | 12 | 89 |
| OctoberOct | 24 | 11° | 7° | 12.1° | 3.1 h | 14 | 99 |
| NovemberNov | 12 | 7° | 4° | 8.6° | 1.5 h | 13 | 69 |
| DecemberDec | 11 | 4° | 0° | 5.4° | 1.0 h | 13 | 73 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
57.71° N, 11.97° E · 10 m · Europe/Stockholm
Best time to visit Gothenburg
The best time to visit Gothenburg is from May to August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 18.3 °C. Rain is most frequent from May to January; the wettest month is August with 119 mm.
Gothenburg through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Gothenburg in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 5–15 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 31 rainy days in all
Gothenburg in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 18–20 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 42 rainy days in all
Gothenburg in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 7–16 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 3 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Gothenburg in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 2–4 °C by day
- Sea 4 °C
- 2 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Gothenburg for you.
Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Gothenburg
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Gothenburg: score 79 against 24. In June, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 3 °C warmer in June. June has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 24 | 79better |
| Day high | 11° | 18° |
| Night low | 7° | 12° |
| Sea | 12.1° | 15.2° |
| Sunshine | 3.1 h | 8.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 14 | 13better |
| Rainfall | 99 mm | 98 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
May – Jan
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Dec – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
Gothenburg month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
12January2° · Sea 3° · 2 h
In January, Gothenburg is freezing cold: daytime highs average 2 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sea averages 3.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 12 days, totalling 70 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gothenburg.
Gothenburg in January16February3° · Sea 2° · 2 h
In February, Gothenburg is freezing cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sea averages 2.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 11 days, totalling 58 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gothenburg.
Gothenburg in February24March5° · Sea 3° · 5 h
In March, Gothenburg is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sea averages 3.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 47 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gothenburg.
Gothenburg in March41April10° · Sea 7° · 7 h
In April, Gothenburg is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 6.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 53 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Gothenburg.
Gothenburg in April64May15° · Sea 11° · 8 h
In May, Gothenburg is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 11.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 79 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Gothenburg.
Gothenburg in May79June18° · Sea 15° · 8 h
In June, Gothenburg is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 15.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 98 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Gothenburg.
Gothenburg in June74July20° · Sea 18° · 8 h
In July, Gothenburg is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 17.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 113 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Gothenburg.
Gothenburg in July68August20° · Sea 18° · 7 h
In August, Gothenburg is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 18.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 119 mm. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Gothenburg.
Gothenburg in August60September16° · Sea 16° · 5 h
In September, Gothenburg is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 15.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 89 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Gothenburg.
Gothenburg in September24October11° · Sea 12° · 3 h
In October, Gothenburg is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 12.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 99 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gothenburg.
Gothenburg in October12November7° · Sea 9° · 2 h
In November, Gothenburg is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 8.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 69 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gothenburg.
Gothenburg in November11December4° · Sea 5° · 1 h
In December, Gothenburg is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sea averages 5.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 13 days, totalling 73 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Gothenburg.
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Gothenburg vs. Skagen
In October Skagen has the better holiday weather (score 32 vs. 24). During the day Skagen is 1 °C warmer than Gothenburg. The sea is about equally warm. Skagen gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Gothenburg | Skagen |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 24 | 32 |
| Daytime high | 11° | 12° |
| Sea | 12° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 14 | 14 |
| Best time | May – Aug | Apr – Aug |
Through the year
Sweden in October: the best places
In October, Gothenburg ranks 5 of 25 destinations in this country.
- Malmö12°12°35
- 2Lund12°32
- 3Linköping10°26
- 4Uppsala9°25
- 5GothenburgThis page11°12°24
- 6Jönköping10°24
- 7Växjö10°24
- 8Västerås9°24
Planning a trip to Gothenburg
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Gothenburg in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Gothenburg has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 70) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 12).
- 36
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 9 °C by day
- Sea 5 °C
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 67
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 16 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 70
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 20 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 24
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 11 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 3.1 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 12
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 3 °C by day
- Sea 4 °C
- 1.3 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 45 min
- Distance
- 1,060 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Gothenburg
When is the best time to visit Gothenburg?
The best time to visit Gothenburg is from May to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Gothenburg?
The sea temperature in Gothenburg ranges from 2.2 °C in February to 18.3 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Gothenburg in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 12.1 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Gothenburg?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 20 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at 2 °C.
When does it rain most in Gothenburg?
Rain is most frequent from May to January; the wettest month is August with 119 mm. The driest month is March with 47 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Gothenburg get?
Gothenburg gets around 1,730 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 8.1 hours a day; in December there are 1.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Gothenburg in?
Gothenburg uses the time zone Europe/Stockholm: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Gothenburg?
A nonstop flight from London to Gothenburg takes about 1 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,060 km.
Which school holidays are best for Gothenburg?
Gothenburg has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 70) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 12). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 36, May half-term 67, Summer holidays 70, October half-term 24, Christmas holidays 12.
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