Month guide · Gothenburg · Sweden
Gothenburg in November
What November is really like in Gothenburg: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
November is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 7°C (45°F), lows of 3°C (37°F), about 16 rainy days and roughly 7.8 hours of daylight. Grey and wet, with short days, but the city lights up as Liseberg's Christmas market opens.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 7°C (45°F) / 3°C (37°F)
- Rainy days
- About 16
- Daylight
- About 7.8 hours
- Sea temperature
- 8°C (46°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in November
November is the 8th-warmest month in Gothenburg: days average 7°C (45°F) against a yearly average high of 11°C (52°F), and nights fall to about 3°C (37°F). Rain falls on roughly 16 of its 30 days. Compared with October (11°C (52°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around 3°C (37°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 07:58
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 15:56
- Daylight
- About 7.8 hours
- Sea
- 8°C (46°F)
Autumn (September–November). Quieter streets, autumn colours, the book fair and oyster season, with increasing wind and rain from October.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November 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 November
- Christmas at Liseberg — Christmas market and lights (usually mid-November to late December)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in November
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 7°C, lows near 3°C and 16 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November a good time to visit Gothenburg?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, May–August are better overall. Compare every month.
Gothenburg in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Gothenburg?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Grey and wet, with short days, but the city lights up as Liseberg's Christmas market opens.
+How warm is Gothenburg in November?
Average highs are around 7°C (45°F) and lows around 3°C (37°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Gothenburg in November?
Expect rain on about 16 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.