Västra Götaland Weather in August

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

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Gothenburg Lysekil Ljungskile Fjällbacka

Considering a trip to Västra Götaland, Sweden this August and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Västra Götaland in August

Västra Götaland, Sweden 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 (70°F) and nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) in Gothenburg.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Västra Götaland, Sweden, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Vara with an average of 83 mm (3.3 in) to high rainfall in Gothenburg with 119 mm (4.7 in). Based on our climate, it is the month with the most precipitation throughout the year in Gothenburg.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Gothenburg enjoys about 198 hours of sunlight, 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 August

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 August for some of the most popular destinations in Västra Götaland, Sweden?

Temperature range in Västra Götaland (August)

Precipitation variation in Västra Götaland (August)

Gothenburg

In August Gothenburg generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
233 hours
198 hours
171 hours
Monthly rainfall
96 mm (3.8 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
14 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Gothenburg →

Lysekil

In August Lysekil generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
233 hours
198 hours
171 hours
Monthly rainfall
75 mm (3 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
tolerable
Climate in Lysekil →

Ljungskile

In August Ljungskile generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
233 hours
198 hours
171 hours
Monthly rainfall
97 mm (3.8 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Ljungskile →

Fjällbacka

In August Fjällbacka generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
233 hours
198 hours
171 hours
Monthly rainfall
77 mm (3 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
tolerable
Climate in Fjällbacka →

Sundsandvik

In August Sundsandvik generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
233 hours
198 hours
171 hours
Monthly rainfall
86 mm (3.4 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
tolerable
Climate in Sundsandvik →

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Popular cities in August

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Gothenburg 21°C (70°F) 13°C (55°F) 119 mm (4.7 in)
Lysekil 21°C (70°F) 14°C (57°F) 93 mm (3.7 in)
Ljungskile 21°C (70°F) 12°C (54°F) 107 mm (4.2 in)
Fjällbacka 20°C (68°F) 14°C (57°F) 92 mm (3.6 in)
Sundsandvik 21°C (70°F) 13°C (55°F) 99 mm (3.9 in)
Kungshamn 20°C (68°F) 15°C (59°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)

Västra Götaland weather in August: frequently asked questions

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

In August, Västra Götaland, Sweden generally has pleasant weather conditions. Gothenburg sees daytime temperatures near 21°C (70°F), with nights cooling to roughly 13°C (55°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Gothenburg peak at roughly 21°C (70°F) in August, dropping to about 13°C (55°F) overnight.

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

Yes, August tends to be a wetter month in Västra Götaland, Sweden. Average rainfall in Gothenburg sits around 119 mm (4.7 in).

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

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Gothenburg, August might be a good time to visit Västra Götaland, Sweden. 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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