Gothenburg residents should prepare for a significant temperature drop this week. The city will experience rain and strong winds before colder air moves in from the north. Temperatures could dip below freezing during nighttime hours by week's end.
Meteorologists confirm a weather shift is underway. "Colder air is moving down from the north," said Moa Hallberg, the on-duty meteorologist at Sweden's meteorological institute. This marks a notable change from the predominantly mild and cloudy conditions that have characterized November in Sweden's second-largest city.
The week begins with continued mild weather and overcast skies. Monday will bring light rain and some fog or mist. Daytime temperatures will reach seven to ten degrees Celsius. Tuesday will see similar conditions, but Wednesday brings more dramatic changes.
"We're expecting a southwesterly wind with strong gusts," Hallberg explained. The increased wind and precipitation on Wednesday will precede the temperature drop. Thursday may still see some rain and mild temperatures, but the cooling trend begins overnight into Friday.
Friday daytime will bring some sunshine despite the colder conditions. Afternoon temperatures will hover around five degrees Celsius. The colder pattern continues through the weekend with nighttime temperatures potentially dropping to zero or below freezing.
This cooling trend follows an unusually warm November period. "It has been generally warmer in November and continues to be slightly warmer than normal," Hallberg noted. "But it's getting colder now as we move toward the weekend."
For international readers, Gothenburg's coastal location typically moderates its climate compared to inland Swedish cities. The current temperature swing demonstrates how quickly weather patterns can change in Scandinavian coastal regions during seasonal transitions. The city's position on Sweden's west coast makes it particularly susceptible to Atlantic weather systems that can bring rapid shifts between mild and cold conditions.
Residents should prepare for icy conditions on roads and walkways during morning hours. The temperature fluctuation may also impact public transportation schedules and outdoor activities planned for the weekend.