Weather in August in Västra Götaland
Planning a getaway to Västra Götaland this August and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Västra Götaland in August?
Västra Götaland is a region in Sweden. August in Västra Götaland generally has pleasant temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. During August, summer is in full swing.
Temperatures
You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 21°C and nighttime temperatures around 13°C in Gothenburg.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Vara with an average of 83 mm to high rainfall in Gothenburg with 119 mm. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Gothenburg receives the most rainfall during this month of the year.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Gothenburg enjoys close to 198 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For a closer look at August's conditions in Västra Götaland, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Västra Götaland's yearly weather, check out our Västra Götaland climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Västra Götaland?
Gothenburg
In August Gothenburg generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Lysekil
In August Lysekil generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Ljungskile
In August Ljungskile generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Fjällbacka
In August Fjällbacka generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Kungshamn
In August Kungshamn generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Västra Götaland, in Sweden.
Is August the best time to visit Västra Götaland?
Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Gothenburg, August might be a good time to visit Västra Götaland. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, July provides perfect weather in Gothenburg. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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