Weather in December in Västra Götaland
Thinking about venturing to Västra Götaland this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Västra Götaland in December?
Västra Götaland is a region in Sweden. December in Västra Götaland generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. During December, winter is in full swing.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 3°C in Ulricehamn to 6°C in Kyrkesund. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 2°C in Kyrkesund and -3°C in Ulricehamn. In many regions in Sweden, December is characterized by its biting cold temperatures. If you're venturing into these areas during this time, it's crucial to be adequately prepared. Ensure you layer up with warm clothing to fight off the chill and stay comfortable.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Moholm with an average of 54 mm to high snow/rainfall in Kyrkesund with 105 mm.Average sunshine
The city Gothenburg usually sees around 33 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.For specific regional insights in Västra Götaland for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Västra Götaland climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Västra Götaland?
Gothenburg
In December Gothenburg generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -0°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Lysekil
In December Lysekil generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Ljungskile
In December Ljungskile generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Fjällbacka
In December Fjällbacka generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Sundsandvik
In December Sundsandvik generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor 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 December the best time to visit Västra Götaland?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Gothenburg, December may not be the ideal time to visit Västra Götaland.
On average, the best time to visit Västra Götaland is in July with generally perfect weather in Gothenburg. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, October, November and December tend to be poor.
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