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Gothenburg in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Gothenburg in March 2025

OK Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
March could be a good time to visit Gothenburg, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +41°F, and there are typically 8 sunny days in March. However, expect about 5 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 40 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+41°F
Avg. max. temperature
0°F
Min.
+64°F
Max.
40 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
8 ☀️
Sunny Days
16 ⛅️
Cloudy
5 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Gothenburg has OK weather in March.

Average temperature in Gothenburg in March

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

The temperature in March is +48°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +55°F during the day and a minimum of +23°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 6% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +39°F to +41°F.

Is Gothenburg warm or cold in March?

Gothenburg is typically chill in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +36°F to +41°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +28°F to +30°F.

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

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

Climate in Gothenburg in March

Gothenburg weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+36°F+41°F+50°F
Min. temperature
-6°F0°F+19°F
Max. temperature
+52°F+64°F+81°F
Rainfall
40 mm40 mm47 mm
Wind
4 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
84%78%71%
Air pressure
1011 HPa1011 HPa1012 HPa
Sunny days
5812
Cloudy days
171611
Rainy days
456
Snowy days
221

March weather is still as ok as in February. It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +36°F to +41°F during the day. The rainfall amount in March stays the same as in the previous month with a 40 mm of total precipitation. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 84% to 78%. Winds are calmer in comparison to February, going down from 4 m/s to 3 m/s on average. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 5 to 8.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in April as the weather gets better.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 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 March, going from 5 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Gothenburg based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in March is about 3 mm, with a 3% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 3 mm, which is considered light rain. Gothenburg is amazing in March with as little as 1 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how March 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 March in Gothenburg based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in March is 0%, for a monthly total of around 0 mm.

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

How was the weather last March in Gothenburg?

This is the weather in Gothenburg in March 2023:
1 March
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+39°F
2 March
☀️
+45°F
3 March
☀️
+46°F
4 March
☀️
+44°F
5 March
☀️
+40°F
6 March
☀️
+45°F
7 March
☀️
+46°F
8 March
🌫️
+38°F
9 March
☀️
+49°F
10 March
☀️
+45°F
11 March
☀️
+49°F
12 March
☀️
+55°F
13 March
☀️
+55°F
14 March
☀️
+54°F
15 March
☀️
+45°F
16 March
🌫️
+47°F
17 March
☀️
+44°F
18 March
☀️
+48°F
19 March
☀️
+50°F
20 March
☀️
+54°F
21 March
☀️
+54°F
22 March
☀️
+50°F
23 March
☀️
+48°F
24 March
☀️
+53°F
25 March
☀️
+54°F
26 March
☀️
+52°F
27 March
☀️
+52°F
28 March
☀️
+50°F
29 March
☀️
+44°F
30 March
☀️
+41°F
31 March
☀️
+42°F
In March 2023 Gothenburg had 29 sunny days, 0 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +48°F, with an absolute maximum of +55°F and a minimum of +37°F. The average humidity was 71%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 18%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 9 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 March has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1987 (+35°F) and the highest in 2022 (+51°F). The driest year was 1996 with only 3 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2013 with 0 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Gothenburg in March:

Is March a good time to visit Gothenburg?

It’s always a good time to visit Gothenburg, but the weather is changeable in March, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Gothenburg in March?

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

Is Gothenburg rainy in March?

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

Is it sunny in Gothenburg in March?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Gothenburg in March, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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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.