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Gothenburg in April: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Gothenburg in April will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Gothenburg, based on historical data.
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April

Weather in Gothenburg in April 2024

Good Weather
Chill
☀️
Sunny
Planning a trip to Gothenburg in April? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +50°F and approximately 12 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 6 rainy days and 47 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+50°F
Avg. max. temperature
+19°F
Min.
+81°F
Max.
47 mm
Total precipitation
71%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
12 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
6 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Gothenburg has good weather in April.

Average temperature in Gothenburg in April

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Gothenburg for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in April is +52°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +64°F during the day and a minimum of +23°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 39% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +41°F to +57°F.

Is Gothenburg warm or cold in April?

Gothenburg is typically chill in April.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +41°F to +50°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +30°F to +37°F.

Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Gothenburg:

Climate in Gothenburg in April

Gothenburg weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
MarchAprilMay
Avg. temperature
+41°F+50°F+59°F
Min. temperature
0°F+19°F+30°F
Max. temperature
+64°F+81°F+84°F
Rainfall
40 mm47 mm61 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
78%71%69%
Air pressure
1011 HPa1012 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
81212
Cloudy days
161112
Rainy days
567
Snowy days
210

April often has better weather than March. It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +41°F to +50°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 40 mm to 47 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 78% to 71%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 3 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in April, from 8 to 12.

May brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Gothenburg in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Gothenburg is gradually decreasing during April, going from 3 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Gothenburg based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in April is about 26 mm, with a 10% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 14 mm, which is considered light rain. Gothenburg is amazing in April with as little as 3 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Gothenburg wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 35% chance of precipitation and 105 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 14% chance of precipitation and 40 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during April in Gothenburg based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in April is 7%, for a monthly total of around 9 mm.

Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last April in Gothenburg?

This is the weather in Gothenburg in April 2023:
1 April
☀️
+42°F
2 April
☀️
+41°F
3 April
☀️
+46°F
4 April
🌧️
+42°F
5 April
☀️
+44°F
6 April
🌨️
+36°F
7 April
🌧️
+43°F
8 April
🌨️
+40°F
9 April
☀️
+48°F
10 April
☀️
+48°F
11 April
☀️
+48°F
12 April
☀️
+52°F
13 April
☀️
+54°F
14 April
🌫️
+49°F
15 April
☀️
+53°F
16 April
☀️
+53°F
17 April
☀️
+54°F
18 April
☀️
+61°F
19 April
☀️
+65°F
20 April
☀️
+64°F
21 April
☀️
+65°F
22 April
☀️
+65°F
23 April
☀️
+58°F
24 April
☀️
+55°F
25 April
☀️
+56°F
26 April
☀️
+58°F
27 April
☀️
+56°F
28 April
☀️
+57°F
29 April
☀️
+56°F
30 April
☀️
+58°F
In April 2023 Gothenburg had 25 sunny days, 0 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +52°F, with an absolute maximum of +64°F and a minimum of +36°F. The average humidity was 68%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 29%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Gothenburg climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Gothenburg in April has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+45°F) and the highest in 2019 (+62°F). The driest year was 1981 with only 12 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2001 with 146 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Gothenburg in April:

Is April a good time to visit Gothenburg?

April is a really good time to go to Gothenburg. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Gothenburg.

Can you sunbathe in Gothenburg in April?

Not really, April is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Gothenburg rainy in April?

Gothenburg is usually dry in April. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Gothenburg in April?

The amount of sunny days in Gothenburg during April varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

Other cities in Sweden

Check out the weather for other cities in Sweden.

Monthly weather in Gothenburg

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Gothenburg, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.