Gothenburg weather in April
Gothenburg in April averages 7°C (44°F), 58 mm of rain and 5.8 hours of sun a day.
Of the twelve months in Gothenburg, April is the sixth coldest, the third driest and the fifth sunniest.
- Average temp
- 7°C (44°F)
2–11°C · 36–52°F
- Rainfall
- 58 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- 5.8 h
hours per day
What is Gothenburg like in April?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Some rain is likely; pack for showers.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Gothenburg in April?
A light rain jacket
About 58 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 2°C (36°F).
April compared with March and May
April in Gothenburg is 4.7°C warmer than March and about as wet as it, which averages 2°C (35°F).
April in Gothenburg is 4.3°C cooler than May and about as wet as it, which averages 11°C (51°F).
Daylight in Gothenburg in April
On 15 April the sun is up for 14 hours 23 minutes in Gothenburg, rising about 06:01 and setting about 20:24 local time.
April ends 2 hours 21 minutes longer than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 3 hours 41 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Gothenburg
Dates are a starting point for April.
Travel guides for Gothenburg
What to read before you book.
Gothenburg weather by month
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How April compares with the rest of the year
April is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | 0°C / 33°F | 85 mm |
| February | 0°C / 32°F | 61 mm |
| March | 2°C / 35°F | 51 mm |
| April | 7°C / 44°F | 58 mm |
| May | 11°C / 51°F | 54 mm |
| June | 14°C / 58°F | 79 mm |
| July | 17°C / 62°F | 75 mm |
| August | 17°C / 62°F | 84 mm |
| September | 13°C / 55°F | 69 mm |
| October | 8°C / 47°F | 95 mm |
| November | 4°C / 39°F | 85 mm |
| December | 2°C / 35°F | 89 mm |
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FAQs about Gothenburg in April
April climate averages for Gothenburg, 1991–2020.
Gothenburg averages 7°C (44°F) in April, ranging from about 2°C (36°F) at night to 11°C (52°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 58 mm falls across April, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
No. April averages 7°C (44°F) against 11°C (51°F) in May — 4.3°C cooler.
April is 4.7°C warmer than March, and about as wet.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is May to October; April sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
About 5.8 hours of sun a day on the 1991–2020 average.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what April is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 14 hours 23 minutes of daylight in mid-April, against 18 hours 4 minutes in June and 6 hours 35 minutes in December.
On 15 April, sunrise is about 06:01 and sunset about 20:24 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 2 hours 21 minutes longer than it starts.
