Gothenburg weather in October (Västra Götaland, Sweden)

Is Gothenburg a good destination in October, weather-wise? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

In October, Gothenburg typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 12°C, cooling off to about 6°C at night.

Precipitation

Gothenburg in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 100 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 15 days.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 101 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Gothenburg. July typically offers 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 October

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 12°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 100 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 101 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 34% *  

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

Where to go in Sweden in October

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?

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

5/10

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.