Västra Götaland Weather in February

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

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Gothenburg Lysekil Ljungskile Fjällbacka

Planning a trip to Västra Götaland, Sweden this February? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Västra Götaland in February

Västra Götaland, Sweden is a region in Sweden. February in Västra Götaland generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with moderate precipitation. The month of February is in the winter season.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very cold in Otterbäcken at 2°C (36°F) to cold in Mollösund at 4°C (39°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 0°C (32°F) in Mollösund and -4°C (25°F) in Otterbäcken. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

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

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Moholm with an average of 44 mm (1.7 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Kyrkesund with 74 mm (2.9 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in February. Gothenburg sees roughly 71 hours of sunlight. Our weather planner can help you find destinations with more sunshine if needed.

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 February

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

Temperature range in Västra Götaland (February)

Precipitation variation in Västra Götaland (February)

Gothenburg

In February Gothenburg generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
42 hours
71 hours
168 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
76 mm (3 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
11 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Gothenburg →

Lysekil

In February Lysekil generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-1°C (30°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
42 hours
71 hours
168 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
78 mm (3.1 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
51 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Lysekil →

Ljungskile

In February Ljungskile generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
42 hours
71 hours
168 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
73 mm (2.9 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
51 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Ljungskile →

Fjällbacka

In February Fjällbacka generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-1°C (30°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
42 hours
71 hours
168 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
77 mm (3 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
51 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Fjällbacka →

Sundsandvik

In February Sundsandvik generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
42 hours
71 hours
168 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
75 mm (3 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
51 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Sundsandvik →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Västra Götaland, in Sweden.

In our records: Sweden February extremes

Notable February records observed across cities in Sweden in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest February night in Sweden dropped to -40°C (-40°F) in Kiruna on February 10, 1999.

Popular cities in February

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Gothenburg 4°C (39°F) -2°C (28°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Lysekil 4°C (39°F) -1°C (30°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Ljungskile 3°C (37°F) -3°C (27°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Fjällbacka 4°C (39°F) -1°C (30°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Sundsandvik 4°C (39°F) -2°C (28°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Kungshamn 4°C (39°F) -1°C (30°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)

Västra Götaland weather in February: frequently asked questions

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

Västra Götaland, Sweden typically experiences poor weather in February, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Gothenburg average around 4°C (39°F), and temperatures drop to about -2°C (28°F) at night.

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

Gothenburg averages a daytime maximum of 4°C (39°F) in February, with overnight lows close to -2°C (28°F).

Does Västra Götaland, Sweden get a lot of snow/rain in February?

February is on the drier side in Västra Götaland, Sweden. Gothenburg averages only about 66 mm (2.6 in), with most days staying dry.

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

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Gothenburg, February may not be the ideal time to visit Västra Götaland, Sweden.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July offering mostly perfect weather in Gothenburg. The weather in January, February, March, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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