Weather in May in Västra Götaland
Planning a getaway to Västra Götaland this May 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 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.For specific regional insights in Västra Götaland, refer to the map provided below.
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 approximately 241 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For a more detailed look at Västra Götaland's conditions throughout the year, check out our Västra Götaland climate page.
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Popular destinations
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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Sundsandvik
In May Sundsandvik 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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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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