Västra Götaland Weather in January

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

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Gothenburg Lysekil Ljungskile Fjällbacka

Considering a trip to Västra Götaland, Sweden this January 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 January

Västra Götaland, Sweden is a region in Sweden. January in Västra Götaland generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with moderate precipitation. January falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is very cold in Åsebolet at 2°C (36°F) and cold in Kyrkesund at 5°C (41°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 0°C (32°F) in Kyrkesund and -3°C (27°F) in Åsebolet. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Västra Götaland, Sweden. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.

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

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Moholm with an average of 48 mm (1.9 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Kyrkesund with 92 mm (3.6 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine tends to be more scarce in many locations. Gothenburg gets roughly 42 hours of sunlight. For sunnier alternatives, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

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 January

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

Temperature range in Västra Götaland (January)

Precipitation variation in Västra Götaland (January)

Gothenburg

In January 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.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly sun hours
33 hours
42 hours
71 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
80 mm (3.1 in)
76 mm (3 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Gothenburg →

Lysekil

In January 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.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
33 hours
42 hours
71 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Lysekil →

Ljungskile

In January Ljungskile generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly sun hours
33 hours
42 hours
71 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
78 mm (3.1 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Ljungskile →

Fjällbacka

In January 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.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
33 hours
42 hours
71 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
77 mm (3 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Fjällbacka →

Sundsandvik

In January 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.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly sun hours
33 hours
42 hours
71 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
79 mm (3.1 in)
75 mm (3 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
11 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 January extremes

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

  • From our sources, the wettest January day in Sweden brought 258 mm (10 in) in Ystad on January 17, 1981.

Popular cities in January

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Gothenburg 4°C (39°F) -2°C (28°F) 76 mm (3 in)
Lysekil 4°C (39°F) -1°C (30°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Ljungskile 3°C (37°F) -2°C (28°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Fjällbacka 4°C (39°F) -1°C (30°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Sundsandvik 4°C (39°F) -2°C (28°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Kungshamn 4°C (39°F) 0°C (32°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)

Västra Götaland weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

January in Västra Götaland, Sweden brings poor weather. In Gothenburg, daytime temperatures are typically around 4°C (39°F) and nighttime lows hover near -2°C (28°F).

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

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

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

Not particularly. Gothenburg averages just 76 mm (3 in) of snow/rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for Västra Götaland, Sweden.

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

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Västra Götaland, Sweden with often poor weather in Gothenburg.

Generally speaking, July provides 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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