Month guide · Gothenburg · Sweden
Gothenburg in March
What March is really like in Gothenburg: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Max Ronnersjö, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
March is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 6°C (43°F), lows of -1°C (30°F), about 12 rainy days and roughly 11.6 hours of daylight. Days lengthen quickly but it stays chilly and windy; the first café terraces appear on sunny days.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 6°C (43°F) / -1°C (30°F)
- Rainy days
- About 12
- Daylight
- About 11.6 hours
- Sea temperature
- 3°C (37°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in March
March is the 9th-warmest month in Gothenburg: days average 6°C (43°F) against a yearly average high of 11°C (52°F), and nights fall to about -1°C (30°F). Rain falls on roughly 12 of its 31 days. Compared with February (2°C (36°F)), March is warmer; by April highs climb to around 11°C (52°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 06:28
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 18:15
- Daylight
- About 11.6 hours
- Sea
- 3°C (37°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, March rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in June). That makes March one of the better-value months to book.
Events in March
March has no major recurring festival in Gothenburg, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in March
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Island · Saltholmen
Southern archipelago islands
Head to Vrångö, the furthest island, for a nature reserve and sandy coves, and pack lunch and swimwear as island cafés keep limited hours outside summer.
- Time needed
- Half a day to a full day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Outdoors
- Nature
- Views
- Couples
- Photo spot
Castle · Haga
Skansen Kronan
This round stone fortress tower with a gilded crown on top was completed in the late 17th century on the Risåsberget hill to defend the city against a Danish attack that never came.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- History
- Photo spot
Park · Linnéstaden
Slottsskogen
Time your visit for the seal and penguin feeding at the pond enclosure, and use the Linnéplatsen tram stop for the north entrance.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Nature
Landmark · Lorensberg and Avenyn
Götaplatsen and the Poseidon statue
The square at the top of Avenyn is the city's cultural centrepiece, framed by the Gothenburg Museum of Art, the concert hall and the city theatre.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Art
- Architecture
- Photo spot
What to pack
For highs near 6°C, lows near -1°C and 12 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is March a good time to visit Gothenburg?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, May–August are better overall. Compare every month.
Gothenburg in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit Gothenburg?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Days lengthen quickly but it stays chilly and windy; the first café terraces appear on sunny days.
+How warm is Gothenburg in March?
Average highs are around 6°C (43°F) and lows around -1°C (30°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Gothenburg in March?
Expect rain on about 12 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.