The weather in August in Västra Götaland

It's pleasantly warm in August in Västra Götaland with an average temperature of 21°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 20°C to a high of 24°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 13°C and 16°C.

Looking for sun? August isn’t a good month to be in Västra Götaland. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in August for Västra Götaland, Sweden. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 31°C in 2018, Västra Götaland reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 14°C in 2017. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 7°C to a highest value of 21°C.

Rainfall amount

In August, there is an average of 104 mm of precipitation, spread over 13 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in August for Västra Götaland

Click on any day in August to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Västra Götaland. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

August weather comparison

  Västra Götaland New York
Average temperature 21°C 30°C
Max. temperature 24°C 31°C
Min. temperature 13°C -5°C
Total precipitation 104 mm 79 mm
Rainy days 13 days 13 days

Start of August

The month of August starts in Västra Götaland with warm temps, averaging around 22°C during the day and nights around 16°C.

Mid August

By mid-August, daytime temps stay steady at around 22°C, with nights around 16°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of August

By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Västra Götaland is around 21°C, while nighttime temps are about 14°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in August in Västra Götaland, Sweden. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in August in Västra Götaland

Temperature in August in Västra Götaland over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in August in Västra Götaland, Sweden. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in August in Västra Götaland

Total precipitation in August in Västra Götaland over the years

Daily UV index in August in Västra Götaland

This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Västra Götaland, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Västra Götaland by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Västra Götaland. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.