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What is the sea temperature in Gothenburg?

Seasonal pattern on the west coast and where to see current temperatures at Gothenburg's bathing sites.

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Short answer

Sea surface temperature in Sweden ranges from just below freezing to about 25 degrees over the year, and SMHI says the west coast cools less in winter than the north and east. Current readings at Gothenburg's bathing sites are listed by the Swedish Agency for Marine and Water Management.

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Why

  1. SMHI says the temperature of the surface water varies with the seasons from just below zero up to 25 degrees.
  2. According to SMHI, winter surface temperature is near freezing in the north and east, while the southern and western parts are rarely cooled that much.
  3. SMHI says that in summer the surface temperature is around 20 degrees in the south and cooler in the north.

Details

The Swedish Agency for Marine and Water Management (HaV) lists 30 registered bathing sites in the City of Gothenburg and links to current temperatures on the west coast; for coastal sites there may be Copernicus forecasts.

Tip

Click the name of the bathing site in HaV's Gothenburg list to see its latest information, since temperatures differ between sites and shallow, sheltered water is usually warmer.

What may differ

The temperature depends on the season and the site. HaV's list also includes lake sites such as Bergsjön and Stora Delsjön, for which it shows no temperature.

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Sources

This answer is for reference only. Water temperatures change daily, so check the Swedish Agency for Marine and Water Management (HaV) before you swim.

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