Weather in January in Västra Götaland
Planning a getaway to Västra Götaland this January 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 January?
Västra Götaland 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 and cold in Kyrkesund at 5°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 0°C in Kyrkesund and -3°C in Åsebolet. On average, January is the coldest month of the year in Västra Götaland. So be prepared and make sure to pack winter cloths.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Moholm with an average of 48 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Kyrkesund with 92 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas see fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 42 hours of sunshine in Gothenburg. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer dimmer, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.For specific regional insights in Västra Götaland for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Västra Götaland climate page.
Where to go in Västra Götaland in January
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Västra Götaland?
Gothenburg
In January Gothenburg generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Lysekil
In January Lysekil 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.
Ljungskile
In January Ljungskile generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Fjällbacka
In January Fjällbacka 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.
Kungshamn
In January Kungshamn generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°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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Is January the best time to visit Västra Götaland?
In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Västra Götaland 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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