Gothenburg · AutumnMonth summary
Gothenburg weather in September
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
11°C – 17°C
🌧 Rainy days
45% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.6h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (7.4/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Gothenburg in September?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: Favourable conditions in September (7.0/10). June scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Gothenburg in September by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in September
Autumn in Gothenburg is often underrated: 17°C, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. Expect rain on 45% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. June (7.4/10) is significantly better if possible.
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| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌨️ January | -1°C | 3°C | 46% | 2.8 | 1.9h | 1.4/10 |
| 🌨️ February | -1°C | 4°C | 43% | 2.8 | 5.0h | 2.6/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 0°C | 6°C | 38% | 2.2 | 8.4h | 4.1/10 |
| 🌫️ April | 3°C | 10°C | 33% | 1.7 | 12.3h | 6.3/10 |
| ⛅ May | 8°C | 15°C | 37% | 2.1 | 14.3h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 12°C | 19°C | 43% | 2.9 | 15.4h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌦️ July | 13°C | 20°C | 53% | 3.5 | 14.3h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌦️ August | 13°C | 19°C | 55% | 3.7 | 12.4h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ September | 11°C | 17°C | 45% | 3.5 | 9.6h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 7°C | 12°C | 57% | 3.6 | 6.1h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 3°C | 7°C | 46% | 2.7 | 2.1h | 1.9/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 1°C | 5°C | 51% | 2.7 | 0.9h | 1.0/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In September, Gothenburg averages 17°C, 45% rainy days and 9.6h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.0/10.
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Comparison
September vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 7.4/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +2°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -2%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +5.8h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Gothenburg in September
Is September a good time to visit Gothenburg?
September is an acceptable time for Gothenburg (score 7.0/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider June (7.4/10) if possible.
What to do in Gothenburg in September?
With 17°C max and 9.6h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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