Gothenburg weather in March (Västra Götaland, Sweden)

Looking to travel to Gothenburg in March? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In March, Gothenburg generally has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 7°C. But by evening, they drop to around -1°C.

Gothenburg in March usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 53 mm for the month. It is the driest month of the year. For those who prefer outdoor activities, it's a great time to explore without the huge concern of sudden downpours. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 13 days.

The area enjoys a balanced 168 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Gothenburg. July typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, October, November and December tend to have 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 -1°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 53 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 75% *  

Sunshine 168 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 41% *  

* Data from: Gothenburg, Sweden (43 KM, 27 Miles).

Where to go in Sweden in March

Find out more about the weather in Sweden in March and which places have the best weather 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 Gothenburg in March?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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