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Weather in January in Västra Götaland

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

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.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Västra Götaland, 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 to moderate snow/rainfall in Kyrkesund with 92 mm.

Average sunshine

Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 42 hours of sunlight in Gothenburg. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.

For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Västra Götaland climate page.

Where to go in Västra Götaland in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Västra Götaland on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Sweden, check out our Västra Götaland's climate page.

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.

Gothenburg
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
12°C 
5°C 
1,779 hours 
1002 mm 
157 days 
unpleasant 
January January
4°C 
-2°C 
42 hours 
76 mm 
16 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
4°C 
-2°C 
71 hours 
66 mm 
11 days 
poor 
Climate in Gothenburg

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.

Lysekil
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
12°C 
6°C 
1,779 hours 
928 mm 
151 days 
poor 
January January
4°C 
-1°C 
42 hours 
78 mm 
15 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
4°C 
-1°C 
71 hours 
64 mm 
11 days 
poor 
Climate in Lysekil

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.

Ljungskile
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
12°C 
5°C 
1,779 hours 
960 mm 
160 days 
poor 
January January
3°C 
-2°C 
42 hours 
73 mm 
16 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
3°C 
-3°C 
71 hours 
63 mm 
12 days 
poor 
Climate in Ljungskile

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.

Fjällbacka
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
12°C 
6°C 
1,779 hours 
940 mm 
164 days 
poor 
January January
4°C 
-1°C 
42 hours 
77 mm 
16 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
4°C 
-1°C 
71 hours 
64 mm 
12 days 
poor 
Climate in Fjällbacka

Sundsandvik

In January Sundsandvik 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.

Sundsandvik
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
12°C 
5°C 
1,779 hours 
927 mm 
158 days 
poor 
January January
4°C 
-2°C 
42 hours 
75 mm 
16 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
4°C 
-2°C 
71 hours 
63 mm 
11 days 
poor 
Climate in Sundsandvik

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

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.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Västra Götaland.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Sweden? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Sweden.

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