Monthly climate guide
Gothenburg weather in March
Expect cold weather in Gothenburg in March: afternoons reach about 5°C (40°F), while nights drop to around 1°C (33°F). Around 56 mm of rain falls over the month (some rain), and skies are often cloudy. Daytime highs are 3°C warmer than February and 5°C cooler than April.
What stands out in March
- Temperatures are climbing — April is around 5°C warmer.
- Days and nights are close, only about 4°C apart.
- In Gothenburg, March is early spring.
- Gothenburg is usually about 10°C warmer than Kiruna in March.
Avg high
5°C
40°F
Avg low
1°C
33°F
Rainfall
56 mm
some rain
Humidity
88%
relative
Sky
76%
cloud · often cloudy
Gothenburg weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2°C / 36°F | -1°C / 31°F | 87 mm | 93% | 87% |
| February | 2°C / 35°F | -1°C / 30°F | 74 mm | 92% | 86% |
| March | 5°C / 40°F | 1°C / 33°F | 56 mm | 88% | 76% |
| April | 9°C / 48°F | 4°C / 39°F | 54 mm | 83% | 64% |
| May | 14°C / 57°F | 9°C / 47°F | 61 mm | 80% | 62% |
| June | 18°C / 64°F | 13°C / 55°F | 85 mm | 79% | 65% |
| July | 20°C / 67°F | 15°C / 58°F | 75 mm | 79% | 64% |
| August | 19°C / 67°F | 15°C / 58°F | 100 mm | 80% | 68% |
| September | 16°C / 61°F | 12°C / 54°F | 92 mm | 83% | 71% |
| October | 11°C / 52°F | 8°C / 46°F | 113 mm | 88% | 76% |
| November | 7°C / 45°F | 5°C / 41°F | 88 mm | 92% | 85% |
| December | 5°C / 40°F | 2°C / 36°F | 119 mm | 93% | 86% |
What to pack for March
- A proper insulated winter coat
- A hat, scarf and gloves
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
Is March a good time to visit Gothenburg?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Gothenburg →Other Sweden cities in March
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Gothenburg in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Gothenburg?
March is cool in Gothenburg, with highs around 5°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Gothenburg in March?
Average highs are about 5°C (40°F) and average lows about 1°C (33°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Gothenburg in March?
Gothenburg typically gets around 56 mm of rain in March — some rain.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Gothenburg (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.