Västra Götaland weather in March
March is one of the least pleasant months in Västra Götaland: highs of 4°C (39°F) and about 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain on average. Nights average 0°C (32°F) and cloud cover 74% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). The sea averages 4°C (39°F). It is the 2nd driest month of the year and the 4th coolest. Compared with February, it is warmer and about as wet; April brings highs of 9°C (48°F) and 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Gothenburg, the largest city in Västra Götaland. See below for other places.
Is March a good time to visit Västra Götaland?
least pleasant month Weather score 35/100.
March is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Västra Götaland. For better conditions, consider May–Sep.
Does it rain a lot in Västra Götaland in March?
Some rain is normal: about 60 mm (2.4 in) falls in an average March. It is the 2nd driest month of the year.
How warm is Västra Götaland in March?
Days average 4°C (39°F) and nights 0°C (32°F).
Västra Götaland weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Sea | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2°C (35°F) | -1°C (30°F) | 94 mm | 86% | 2°C (36°F) | least pleasant |
| February | 2°C (35°F) | -1°C (29°F) | 68 mm | 83% | 2°C (35°F) | least pleasant |
| March | 4°C (39°F) | 0°C (32°F) | 60 mm | 74% | 4°C (39°F) | least pleasant |
| April | 9°C (48°F) | 4°C (39°F) | 54 mm | 65% | 8°C (47°F) | fair |
| May | 14°C (57°F) | 9°C (47°F) | 64 mm | 64% | 14°C (57°F) | best |
| June | 17°C (63°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 90 mm | 63% | 17°C (62°F) | best |
| July | 20°C (68°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 95 mm | 65% | 20°C (67°F) | best |
| August | 19°C (67°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 108 mm | 68% | 19°C (67°F) | best |
| September | 16°C (61°F) | 12°C (53°F) | 85 mm | 69% | 17°C (63°F) | best |
| October | 11°C (52°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 113 mm | 74% | 12°C (53°F) | least pleasant |
| November | 7°C (44°F) | 4°C (40°F) | 100 mm | 83% | 8°C (46°F) | least pleasant |
| December | 4°C (38°F) | 1°C (34°F) | 102 mm | 85% | 5°C (41°F) | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine. Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Västra Götaland in March
Weather can differ a lot within Västra Götaland: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gothenburg | 4°C (39°F) | 0°C (32°F) | 60 mm | least pleasant |
| Borås | 4°C (39°F) | -3°C (27°F) | 58 mm | least pleasant |
| Mölndal | 4°C (39°F) | 0°C (32°F) | 60 mm | least pleasant |
| Trollhättan | 4°C (39°F) | -2°C (28°F) | 47 mm | least pleasant |
| Skövde | 4°C (39°F) | -3°C (27°F) | 42 mm | least pleasant |
| Uddevalla | 4°C (39°F) | -2°C (29°F) | 55 mm | least pleasant |
| Majorna | 4°C (39°F) | 0°C (32°F) | 60 mm | least pleasant |
| Partille | 4°C (39°F) | 0°C (32°F) | 60 mm | least pleasant |
| Lerum | 4°C (40°F) | -2°C (28°F) | 53 mm | least pleasant |
| Alingsås | 4°C (40°F) | -2°C (28°F) | 53 mm | least pleasant |
| Kungälv | 4°C (39°F) | -1°C (31°F) | 58 mm | least pleasant |
| Vänersborg | 4°C (39°F) | -2°C (28°F) | 47 mm | least pleasant |