Västra Götaland weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Västra Götaland, Sweden. Like most weather services, we show Västra Götaland at one spot: Gothenburg, its largest city. At 1:15 AM local time it was cloudy and 10°C (51°F). Light rain for 9 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: May–Sep.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 4%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 9 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–SepOff season Oct–Mar
About Gothenburg weather
Is it raining in Gothenburg right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 10° right now. Light rain for 9 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Gothenburg this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 7–12° and lows of 0–10°. Rain is likely on 2 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday). The driest day looks like Tuesday.
Has it been raining in Gothenburg lately?
In the past 7 days, Gothenburg had 5 rainy days and 51.6 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Gothenburg?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm winter coat.
Västra Götaland weather by month
When is the best time to visit Västra Götaland?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Västra Götaland is May–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Oct–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 2°C (35°F) in February to 20°C (68°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Västra Götaland?
October is the wettest month, with about 113 mm (4.4 in) of rain on average. April is the driest, with about 54 mm (2.1 in).
What is the hottest month in Västra Götaland?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 20°C (68°F) and lows of 15°C (59°F). February is the coolest, with highs of 2°C (35°F) and lows of -1°C (29°F).
Does Västra Götaland have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is October at about 113 mm (4.4 in).
How warm is the sea in Västra Götaland?
The sea is warmest in July at about 20°C (67°F) and coolest in February at about 2°C (35°F). It stays cool all year.
Västra Götaland weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Gothenburg), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Västra Götaland
Weather can differ a lot within Västra Götaland: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gothenburg | May–Sep | None | 2–20°C | 1,033 mm |
| Borås | May–Sep | None | 0–21°C | 1,026 mm |
| Mölndal | May–Sep | None | 2–20°C | 1,033 mm |
| Trollhättan | May–Sep | None | -1–21°C | 889 mm |
| Skövde | May–Sep | None | -1–22°C | 823 mm |
| Uddevalla | May–Sep | None | 0–21°C | 990 mm |
| Majorna | May–Sep | None | 2–20°C | 1,033 mm |
| Partille | May–Sep | None | 2–20°C | 1,033 mm |
| Lerum | May–Sep | None | 0–21°C | 913 mm |
| Alingsås | May–Sep | None | 0–21°C | 913 mm |
| Kungälv | May–Sep | None | 1–20°C | 994 mm |
| Vänersborg | May–Sep | None | -1–21°C | 889 mm |