March weather forecast
Gothenburg, Sweden

Gothenburg's March weather signals the approach of spring as temperatures start to rise noticeably. It is not as cold as February, and the city typically experiences a few degrees warmer temperatures. Weather patterns shift towards more balanced harmony as the daily low hovers at about -0.5°C (31.1°F). March also receives a reasonable amount of rain, while the levels of daylight and sunshine improve reflecting the lengthening of days. The city begins to embrace change as warmer days lie just around the corner.

Temperature

With the onset of March, Gothenburg's average high-temperature experiences a slight rise, moving from February's wintry 2.7°C (36.9°F) to a frosty 6.5°C (43.7°F). Nighttime temperature in Gothenburg dips to a mean of -0.5°C (31.1°F) during March.

Rainfall

In Gothenburg, in March, during 10 rainfall days, 54mm (2.13") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Gothenburg, during the entire year, the rain falls for 163 days and collects up to 791mm (31.14") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

The month with the coldest seawater is March, with an average sea temperature of 2.6°C (36.7°F).
Note: In the case of swimming, the extreme coldness, danger, and life-threatening nature of this situation are apparent. Without insulated waterproof wear, hypothermia sets in rapidly.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 11h and 52min.
On the first day of March in Gothenburg, sunrise is at 07:04 and sunset at 17:44. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:41 and sunset at 18:50 CET.

Sunshine

In March, the average sunshine is 5.4h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index estimate of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In March, the maximum UV index of 2 suggests these recommendations:
Infants, children, and people with sensitive skin should always have protection against lengthy periods of sun exposure. Limiting sun exposure during midday hours helps in reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.