Weather in May in Västra Götaland
Planning a journey to Västra Götaland this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Västra Götaland in May?
Västra Götaland is a region in Sweden. May in Västra Götaland generally has mild temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are mild and range from 14°C in Skärhamn to 17°C in Sävekulla. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 6°C in Sävekulla and 9°C in Skärhamn.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Karlsborg with an average of 54 mm to moderate rainfall in Svanabo with 77 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Gothenburg enjoys close to 241 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For specific regional insights in Västra Götaland for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Västra Götaland climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Västra Götaland?
Gothenburg
In May Gothenburg generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Lysekil
In May Lysekil generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Ljungskile
In May Ljungskile generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Fjällbacka
In May Fjällbacka generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Kungshamn
In May Kungshamn generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Västra Götaland, in Sweden.
Is May the best time to visit Västra Götaland?
In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Västra Götaland with overall tolerable weather in Gothenburg.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July offering mostly perfect weather in Gothenburg. In contrast, January, February, March, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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