Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for March
| Metric | Gothenburg | Stockholm | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 5°C (41°F)▲ | 4°C (39°F) | Gothenburg |
| Average LowHigher is milder | -1°C (30°F)▲ | -2°C (28°F) | Gothenburg |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 10 days | 8 days▲ | Stockholm |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 50 mm | 32 mm▲ | Stockholm |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 7h/day | 7h/day | Tie |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 6 | 6 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 19 km/h | 19 km/h | Tie |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Stockholm edges ahead as the better destination in March. Stockholm offers 7 hours of daily sunshine with only 8 rain days, while Gothenburg sees 7 sunshine hours and 10 rain days.
Gothenburg is on the cooler side at 5°C, requiring warmer clothing. Stockholm is cooler at 4°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Stockholm is the stronger choice in March.
Gothenburg reaches an average high of 5°C (41°F) and drops to -1°C (30°F) at night during March. The daily temperature range is 6°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.
Stockholm averages 4°C (39°F) for the high and -2°C (28°F) for the low, with a daily range of 6°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in March.
Gothenburg receives approximately 50 mm of rainfall across 10 rain days during March. You can expect rain roughly every other day.
Stockholm sees 32 mm over 8 rain days. That makes Stockholm the drier option by 2 rain days and 18 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 5°C, lows of -1°C, 10 rain days
Highs of 4°C, lows of -2°C, 8 rain days
Pack for both: heavy winter coat, thermal base layers, warm gloves and hat, insulated boots, a warm scarf. These items are useful in either destination during March.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. March is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Gothenburg | Stockholm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 2°C | 13d | 0°C | 8d |
| Feb | 2°C | 10d | 1°C | 8d |
| Mar | 5°C | 10d | 4°C | 8d |
| Apr | 11°C | 10d | 9°C | 8d |
| May | 15°C | 12d | 14°C | 9d |
| Jun | 18°C | 12d | 18°C | 11d |
| Jul | 21°C | 13d | 21°C | 11d |
| Aug | 20°C | 15d | 20°C | 12d |
| Sep | 16°C | 13d | 16°C | 8d |
| Oct | 11°C | 14d | 9°C | 10d |
| Nov | 6°C | 13d | 5°C | 10d |
| Dec | 3°C | 13d | 2°C | 10d |
Gothenburg Weather in March
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