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Gothenburg weather in April (Västra Götaland, Sweden)

How does the April weather in Gothenburg compare to other months? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

In April, Gothenburg typically experiences low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 12°C. But by evening, they drop to around 3°C.

Precipitation

Gothenburg in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 58 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 11 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 212 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures 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 April

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 12°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 37%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 58 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 68% *  
SunshineSunshine 212 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 47% *  
* Data from: Gothenburg, Sweden (43 KM, 27 Miles).

Where to go in Sweden in April

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

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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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
6/10

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.