Gothenburg weather in October

October in Gothenburg: cold, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit.

#7 of 12 months in Gothenburg · #464 of 604 destinations to visit in October · comfort 65/100 (tier C)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Gothenburg climate normals — October

Daytime high12°C / 53°F🧥 cold
Nighttime low8°C / 46°F
Feels like (high)9°C / 48°F
Rainfall119 mm / 4.7 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days16 days
Humidity86%💦 very humid
Dew point8°C / 46°F
Sunshine5 h/day
Daylight10.3 h
Wind21 km/h / 13 mph
Air quality (US AQI)29🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Gothenburg in October — FAQ

Is October a good time to visit Gothenburg?
October in Gothenburg: cold, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Gothenburg on SeasonMap's comfort score (65/100).
What is the weather like in Gothenburg in October?
In October, Gothenburg averages a daily high of 11.7°C and a low of 7.9°C, with about 118.5 mm of rain over roughly 16 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Gothenburg in October?
Gothenburg has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 29 in October.

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