Västra Götaland Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Västra Götaland, Sweden in April.

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Gothenburg Lysekil Ljungskile Fjällbacka

Planning a journey to Västra Götaland, Sweden this April and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Västra Götaland in April

Västra Götaland, Sweden is a region in Sweden. April in Västra Götaland generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between cold in Otterbäcken at 9°C (48°F) to mild in Sävekulla at 12°C (54°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 2°C (36°F) in Sävekulla and 2°C (36°F) in Otterbäcken.

To explore the conditions in Västra Götaland, Sweden in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Karlsborg with an average of 42 mm (1.7 in) to moderate rainfall in Svenljunga with 60 mm (2.4 in).

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in April. Gothenburg typically receives 212 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Västra Götaland by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Västra Götaland — and find the best time to visit. (based on Gothenburg)

January4°C (39°F) February4°C (39°F) March7°C (45°F) April12°C (54°F) May17°C (63°F) June19°C (66°F) This monthJuly22°C (72°F) August21°C (70°F) September18°C (64°F) October12°C (54°F) November8°C (46°F) December5°C (41°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Västra Götaland in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Västra Götaland.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Västra Götaland

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in Västra Götaland, Sweden?

Temperature range in Västra Götaland (April)

Precipitation variation in Västra Götaland (April)

Gothenburg

In April Gothenburg generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
3°C (37°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
168 hours
212 hours
241 hours
Monthly rainfall
53 mm (2.1 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Gothenburg →

Lysekil

In April Lysekil generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
11°C (52°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
4°C (39°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
168 hours
212 hours
241 hours
Monthly rainfall
51 mm (2 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Lysekil →

Ljungskile

In April Ljungskile generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
2°C (36°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
168 hours
212 hours
241 hours
Monthly rainfall
51 mm (2 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Ljungskile →

Fjällbacka

In April Fjällbacka generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
10°C (50°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
4°C (39°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
168 hours
212 hours
241 hours
Monthly rainfall
51 mm (2 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Fjällbacka →

Sundsandvik

In April Sundsandvik generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
3°C (37°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
168 hours
212 hours
241 hours
Monthly rainfall
51 mm (2 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Sundsandvik →

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Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Västra Götaland in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Gothenburg 12°C (54°F) 3°C (37°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Lysekil 11°C (52°F) 4°C (39°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)
Ljungskile 12°C (54°F) 2°C (36°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Fjällbacka 10°C (50°F) 4°C (39°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)
Sundsandvik 12°C (54°F) 3°C (37°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Kungshamn 10°C (50°F) 4°C (39°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)

Västra Götaland weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Västra Götaland, Sweden in April?

April in Västra Götaland, Sweden brings unpleasant weather. In Gothenburg, daytime temperatures are typically around 12°C (54°F) and nighttime lows hover near 3°C (37°F).

What is the average temperature in Västra Götaland, Sweden in April?

Average temperatures in Västra Götaland, Sweden during April range from a nighttime low near 3°C (37°F) to a daytime high around 12°C (54°F) in Gothenburg.

Does Västra Götaland, Sweden get a lot of rain in April?

April is on the drier side in Västra Götaland, Sweden. Gothenburg averages only about 58 mm (2.3 in), with most days staying dry.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Västra Götaland, Sweden?

In our opinion, April may not be the ideal time to visit Västra Götaland, Sweden due to the typically unpleasant weather in Gothenburg.

On average, the best time to visit Västra Götaland, Sweden is in July with generally perfect weather in Gothenburg. In contrast, January, February, March, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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