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Gothenburg in September: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Gothenburg in September and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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September

Weather in Gothenburg in September 2024

OK Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
Gothenburg in September usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +16°C and roughly 8 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 10 rainy days with an average precipitation of 94 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+16°C
Avg. max. temperature
-1°C
Min.
+26°C
Max.
94 mm
Total precipitation
80%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
8 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
10 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Gothenburg has OK weather in September.

Average temperature in Gothenburg in September

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Gothenburg for September based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in September is +17°C with a maximum of +21°C and a minimum of +5°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 31% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +20°C to +15°C.

Is Gothenburg warm or cold in September?

Gothenburg is typically mild in September.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +20°C to +16°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +13°C to +10°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how September is compared to other months in Gothenburg:

Climate in Gothenburg in September

Gothenburg weather looks like this, on average, in September and the surrounding months.
AugustSeptemberOctober
Avg. temperature
+20°C+16°C+11°C
Min. temperature
+5°C-1°C-8°C
Max. temperature
+30°C+26°C+20°C
Rainfall
103 mm94 mm105 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
76%80%83%
Air pressure
1011 HPa1012 HPa1011 HPa
Sunny days
986
Cloudy days
111214
Rainy days
111011
Snowy days
000

September weather is still as ok as in August. It’s getting colder in September. From +20°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +16°C. As September arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 103 mm to 94 mm. Humidity rises from 76% to 80%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during September, staying around 3 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 9 sunny days in August to 8 in September.

October brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Gothenburg in September based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Gothenburg is gradually increasing during September, going from 2 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during September in Gothenburg based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in September stands at 40%, leading to total precipitation of around 69 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 20 mm, which is considered light rain. September is a pretty wet month with over 12 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
September is one of the rainiest months in Gothenburg, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Gothenburg wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 35% chance of precipitation and 105 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 14% chance of precipitation and 40 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last September in Gothenburg?

This is the weather in Gothenburg in September 2023:
1 September
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+20°C
2 September
☀️
+20°C
3 September
☀️
+20°C
4 September
☀️
+21°C
5 September
☀️
+20°C
6 September
☀️
+20°C
7 September
☀️
+21°C
8 September
☀️
+19°C
9 September
🌧️
+15°C
10 September
☁️
+16°C
11 September
☁️
+19°C
12 September
☀️
+18°C
13 September
🌧️
+15°C
14 September
☁️
+17°C
15 September
🌧️
+16°C
16 September
☀️
+17°C
17 September
☀️
+18°C
18 September
☀️
+16°C
19 September
☀️
+15°C
20 September
☀️
+15°C
21 September
☀️
+16°C
22 September
☀️
+16°C
23 September
☀️
+16°C
24 September
🌧️
+15°C
25 September
☁️
+15°C
26 September
🌧️
+13°C
27 September
🌧️
+14°C
28 September
🌧️
+15°C
29 September
☀️
+14°C
30 September
☀️
+15°C
In September 2023 Gothenburg had 19 sunny days, 4 cloudy days, and 7 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +17°C, with an absolute maximum of +21°C and a minimum of +13°C. The average humidity was 79%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 38%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Gothenburg climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Gothenburg in September has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1986 (+14°C) and the highest in 2006 (+21°C). The driest year was 2002 with only 10 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2019 with 220 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Gothenburg in September:

Is September a good time to visit Gothenburg?

It’s always a good time to visit Gothenburg, but the weather is changeable in September, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Gothenburg in September?

September has mild temperatures in Gothenburg. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Gothenburg rainy in September?

Gothenburg is often rainy in September. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Gothenburg in September?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Gothenburg in September, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Gothenburg

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Gothenburg, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.