Västra Götaland Weather in July

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

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Gothenburg Lysekil Ljungskile Fjällbacka

Considering a trip to Västra Götaland, Sweden this July 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 July

Västra Götaland, Sweden is a region in Sweden. July in Västra Götaland generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. During July, summer is in full swing.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from pleasant in Kyrkesund at 20°C (68°F) to warm in Skövde at 23°C (73°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 12°C (54°F) in Skövde and 16°C (61°F) in Kyrkesund. On average, July is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Västra Götaland, Sweden.

For a closer look at conditions across Västra Götaland, Sweden, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Smögen with an average of 70 mm (2.8 in) to high rainfall in Svanabo with 108 mm (4.3 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Gothenburg sees close to 233 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

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) This monthJune19°C (66°F) July22°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 July

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

Temperature range in Västra Götaland (July)

Precipitation variation in Västra Götaland (July)

Gothenburg

In July Gothenburg generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
260 hours
233 hours
198 hours
Monthly rainfall
102 mm (4 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Gothenburg →

Lysekil

In July Lysekil generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
260 hours
233 hours
198 hours
Monthly rainfall
81 mm (3.2 in)
75 mm (3 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
12 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Lysekil →

Ljungskile

In July Ljungskile generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
260 hours
233 hours
198 hours
Monthly rainfall
102 mm (4 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Ljungskile →

Fjällbacka

In July Fjällbacka generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
260 hours
233 hours
198 hours
Monthly rainfall
84 mm (3.3 in)
77 mm (3 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Fjällbacka →

Sundsandvik

In July Sundsandvik generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
260 hours
233 hours
198 hours
Monthly rainfall
91 mm (3.6 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
11 days
13 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Västra Götaland, in Sweden.

In our records: Sweden July extremes

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

  • In our records, the warmest July day in Sweden reached 37°C (99°F) in Linköping on July 21, 2022.

Popular cities in July

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Gothenburg 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 96 mm (3.8 in)
Lysekil 21°C (70°F) 14°C (57°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Ljungskile 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 97 mm (3.8 in)
Fjällbacka 21°C (70°F) 14°C (57°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Sundsandvik 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)
Kungshamn 20°C (68°F) 15°C (59°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)

Västra Götaland weather in July: frequently asked questions

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

In July, Västra Götaland, Sweden generally has perfect weather conditions. Gothenburg sees daytime temperatures near 22°C (72°F), with nights cooling to roughly 13°C (55°F).

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

Gothenburg averages a daytime maximum of 22°C (72°F) in July, with overnight lows close to 13°C (55°F).

Does Västra Götaland, Sweden get a lot of rain in July?

July is on the drier side in Västra Götaland, Sweden. Gothenburg averages only about 96 mm (3.8 in), with most days staying dry.

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

We consider July to be one of the best times to travel to Västra Götaland, Sweden. Typically, the climate in Gothenburg is perfect.

Generally speaking, July provides 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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