Västra Götaland Weather in October

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

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Gothenburg Lysekil Ljungskile Fjällbacka

Planning a trip to Västra Götaland, Sweden this October? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Västra Götaland in October

Västra Götaland, Sweden is a region in Sweden. October in Västra Götaland generally has mild temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 12°C (54°F) and nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) in Gothenburg.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Västra Götaland, Sweden, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Skövde with an average of 65 mm (2.6 in) to high rainfall in Kyrkesund with 131 mm (5.2 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is fairly consistent across many areas. Gothenburg receives about 101 hours of sunlight in October, providing a good balance between sunny spells and cloud cover. If you're after more sunshine hours, take a look at our weather planner for other sun-rich destinations worldwide.

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 October

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

Temperature range in Västra Götaland (October)

Precipitation variation in Västra Götaland (October)

Gothenburg

In October Gothenburg generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
12°C (54°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
6°C (43°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
171 hours
101 hours
49 hours
Monthly rainfall
100 mm (3.9 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Gothenburg →

Lysekil

In October Lysekil generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
12°C (54°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
7°C (45°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
171 hours
101 hours
49 hours
Monthly rainfall
93 mm (3.7 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Lysekil →

Ljungskile

In October Ljungskile generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
12°C (54°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
5°C (41°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
171 hours
101 hours
49 hours
Monthly rainfall
91 mm (3.6 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
75 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
17 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Ljungskile →

Fjällbacka

In October Fjällbacka generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
12°C (54°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
7°C (45°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
171 hours
101 hours
49 hours
Monthly rainfall
96 mm (3.8 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Fjällbacka →

Sundsandvik

In October Sundsandvik generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
12°C (54°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
5°C (41°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
171 hours
101 hours
49 hours
Monthly rainfall
90 mm (3.5 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
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Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Gothenburg 12°C (54°F) 6°C (43°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)
Lysekil 12°C (54°F) 7°C (45°F) 104 mm (4.1 in)
Ljungskile 12°C (54°F) 5°C (41°F) 93 mm (3.7 in)
Fjällbacka 12°C (54°F) 7°C (45°F) 106 mm (4.2 in)
Sundsandvik 12°C (54°F) 5°C (41°F) 95 mm (3.7 in)
Kungshamn 12°C (54°F) 7°C (45°F) 106 mm (4.2 in)

Västra Götaland weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

Västra Götaland, Sweden typically experiences poor weather in October, part of the season. Daytime highs in Gothenburg average around 12°C (54°F), and temperatures drop to about 6°C (43°F) at night.

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

Average temperatures in Västra Götaland, Sweden during October range from a nighttime low near 6°C (43°F) to a daytime high around 12°C (54°F) in Gothenburg.

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

October is on the drier side in Västra Götaland, Sweden. Gothenburg averages only about 100 mm (3.9 in), with most days staying dry.

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

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Gothenburg, October may not be the ideal time to visit Västra Götaland, Sweden.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July offering mostly perfect weather in Gothenburg. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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