Monthly climate guide
Gothenburg weather in October
With highs near 11°C (52°F) and lows around 8°C (46°F), October feels cool in Gothenburg. Rainfall averages about 113 mm (wet) and the sky is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 5°C cooler than September and 4°C warmer than November.
What stands out in October
- There's little difference between day and night (around 3°C).
- Just 400 km apart, but Gothenburg runs about 2°C warmer than Uppsala this month.
- October brings mid-autumn to Gothenburg.
- Rain is above Gothenburg's usual level, by about 35%.
Avg high
11°C
52°F
Avg low
8°C
46°F
Rainfall
113 mm
wet
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 October
- A warm sweater or fleece for layering
- A mid-weight jacket
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
Is October 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 October
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Gothenburg in October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Gothenburg?
October is cool in Gothenburg, with highs around 11°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Gothenburg in October?
Average highs are about 11°C (52°F) and average lows about 8°C (46°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Gothenburg in October?
Gothenburg typically gets around 113 mm of rain in October — wet.
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.