Västra Götaland Weather in May

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

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Gothenburg Lysekil Ljungskile Fjällbacka

Planning a getaway to Västra Götaland, Sweden 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 to Expect in Västra Götaland in May

Västra Götaland, Sweden 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 (57°F) in Skärhamn to 17°C (63°F) in Sävekulla. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 6°C (43°F) in Sävekulla and 9°C (48°F) in Skärhamn.

For specific regional insights in Västra Götaland, Sweden, 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 (2.1 in) to moderate rainfall in Svanabo with 77 mm (3 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Gothenburg sees close to 241 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) June19°C (66°F) This monthJuly22°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 May

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

Temperature range in Västra Götaland (May)

Precipitation variation in Västra Götaland (May)

Gothenburg

In May Gothenburg generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
212 hours
241 hours
260 hours
Monthly rainfall
58 mm (2.3 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
102 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Gothenburg →

Lysekil

In May Lysekil generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
212 hours
241 hours
260 hours
Monthly rainfall
54 mm (2.1 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Lysekil →

Ljungskile

In May Ljungskile generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
17°C (63°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
212 hours
241 hours
260 hours
Monthly rainfall
58 mm (2.3 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
102 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Ljungskile →

Fjällbacka

In May Fjällbacka generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
8°C (46°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
212 hours
241 hours
260 hours
Monthly rainfall
54 mm (2.1 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Fjällbacka →

Sundsandvik

In May Sundsandvik generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
17°C (63°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
212 hours
241 hours
260 hours
Monthly rainfall
56 mm (2.2 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
perfect
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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Gothenburg 17°C (63°F) 7°C (45°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Lysekil 16°C (61°F) 8°C (46°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Ljungskile 17°C (63°F) 7°C (45°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Fjällbacka 15°C (59°F) 8°C (46°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Sundsandvik 17°C (63°F) 7°C (45°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Kungshamn 15°C (59°F) 9°C (48°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)

Västra Götaland weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

Expect tolerable weather across Västra Götaland, Sweden in May. The popular destination of Gothenburg averages 17°C (63°F) by day and 7°C (45°F) at night during this month.

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

Average temperatures in Västra Götaland, Sweden during May range from a nighttime low near 7°C (45°F) to a daytime high around 17°C (63°F) in Gothenburg.

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

May is on the drier side in Västra Götaland, Sweden. Gothenburg averages only about 72 mm (2.8 in), with most days staying dry.

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

In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Västra Götaland, Sweden 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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