Gothenburg weather in October (Västra Götaland, Sweden)

Planning a trip to Gothenburg in October? This guide provides all the details you need.

In October, Gothenburg generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 12°C, while nights can cool down to about 6°C.

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

The area enjoys a balanced 101 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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 in October and which places have the best weather 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 Gothenburg in October?

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 in October.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate 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 climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.