Month guide · Gothenburg · Sweden
Gothenburg in April
What April is really like in Gothenburg: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Albin Olsson, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
April is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 11°C (52°F), lows of 2°C (36°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 14.2 hours of daylight. Spring arrives with cherry blossom in the parks and the Paddan boats restarting; nights are still cold.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 11°C (52°F) / 2°C (36°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 14.2 hours
- Sea temperature
- 6°C (43°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in April
April is the 6th-warmest month in Gothenburg: days average 11°C (52°F) against a yearly average high of 11°C (52°F), and nights fall to about 2°C (36°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 30 days. Compared with March (6°C (43°F)), April is warmer; by May highs climb to around 16°C (61°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 06:02
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 20:22
- Daylight
- About 14.2 hours
- Sea
- 6°C (43°F)
Spring (March–May). Lengthening days, cherry blossom and the restart of Liseberg and the Paddan boats; still cold at night and in March often wintry.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 3 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in June). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in April
- Walpurgis Night — student celebrations and bonfires, including the Chalmers cortège parade (30 April)
- Liseberg's summer season usually begins late April
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in April
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Museum · Inom Vallgraven
Maritiman
Moored on the river beside the opera house, Maritiman is a floating museum of historic vessels, including the destroyer HMS Småland and the submarine Nordkaparen.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- History
- Active
Castle · Göta älv estuary
Nya Älvsborg fortress
Treat the boat trip as a harbour cruise in itself and sit on the open deck for views of the Älvsborg Bridge.
- Time needed
- Half a day including the boat
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- History
- Views
- Kids
Religious site · Majorna
Masthugget Church
Completed in 1914 in the National Romantic style, Masthuggskyrkan stands on a rocky hill above the harbour with a tower visible across the city.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Architecture
- Photo spot
Viewpoint · Norra Älvstranden
Ramberget and Keillers park
Take the Älvsnabben ferry to Lindholmen and walk up for an evening view, then return across the river for dinner.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Outdoors
- Photo spot
What to pack
For highs near 11°C, lows near 2°C and 10 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Gothenburg?
A shoulder-season month, with 2 notable events on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–August are better overall. Compare every month.
Gothenburg in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Gothenburg?
It is a shoulder-season month. Spring arrives with cherry blossom in the parks and the Paddan boats restarting; nights are still cold.
+How warm is Gothenburg in April?
Average highs are around 11°C (52°F) and lows around 2°C (36°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Gothenburg in April?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.