Gothenburg weather in March (Sweden)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Gothenburg during March? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

March in Gothenburg generally includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 6°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to -0°C.

Precipitation

Gothenburg in March usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 52 mm for the month. The month is marked by minimal rainfall, making it a good time for outdoor activities. Enjoy the dry spell, a great time to go hiking. Typically, you can expect about 12 days of snow/rain this month.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 168 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Gothenburg. July generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Gothenburg climate page with graphs.

 

Gothenburg, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature -0°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Water Temperature 3°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 52 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 75%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 168 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 41%  

Where to go in Sweden in March

Find out more about the weather in Sweden and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. With a water temperature of around 3°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Gothenburg.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Sweden? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Sweden. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.