Month guide · Gothenburg · Sweden
Gothenburg in October
What October 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
October is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 11°C (52°F), lows of 6°C (43°F), about 14 rainy days and roughly 10.1 hours of daylight. Autumn colours in Slottsskogen and the Botanical Garden, with windier, wetter weather setting in.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 11°C (52°F) / 6°C (43°F)
- Rainy days
- About 14
- Daylight
- About 10.1 hours
- Sea temperature
- 11°C (52°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in October
October is the 7th-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 6°C (43°F). Rain falls on roughly 14 of its 31 days. Compared with September (17°C (63°F)), October is cooler; by November highs drop to around 7°C (45°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 07:46
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 18:09
- Daylight
- About 10.1 hours
- Sea
- 11°C (52°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, October rates 2 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in June). That makes October one of the better-value months to book.
Events in October
- Cinnamon Bun Day (4 October)
- Halloween at Liseberg (usually October)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in October
With cold days, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Museum · Vasastan
Röhsska Museum
Sweden's museum of design and craft has collections of Swedish furniture, glass, fashion and East Asian applied art, housed in a red-brick building on Vasagatan from 1916.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Rainy day
- Architecture
Market · Inom Vallgraven
Stora Saluhallen
Come for a weekday lunch at one of the stalls and pick up picnic supplies for the archipelago or Slottsskogen.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Food
- Rainy day
- Shopping
Theme park · Johanneberg and Liseberg
Liseberg
Opened in 1923, Liseberg is one of Scandinavia's largest amusement parks, with landscaped gardens and roller coasters including the wooden Balder, the launched Helix and the vertical-drop Valkyria, plus a large area of gentler rides for small children.
- Time needed
- Half a day to a full day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Iconic
- Kids
- After dark
- Active
Neighbourhood · Haga
Haga and Haga Nygata
Share one giant cinnamon bun between two, then climb the stairs at the end of Haga Nygata to Skansen Kronan for the view.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Food
- Shopping
- Architecture
- Iconic
What to pack
For highs near 11°C, lows near 6°C and 14 wet days: a warm coat, hat, gloves and thermal layers; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is October a good time to visit Gothenburg?
A quieter month with trade-offs, 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 October a good time to visit Gothenburg?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Autumn colours in Slottsskogen and the Botanical Garden, with windier, wetter weather setting in.
+How warm is Gothenburg in October?
Average highs are around 11°C (52°F) and lows around 6°C (43°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Gothenburg in October?
Expect rain on about 14 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.