Västra Götaland weather in May
May is one of the best months to visit Västra Götaland: highs of 14°C (57°F) and about 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain on average. Nights average 9°C (47°F) and cloud cover 64% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 3rd driest month of the year and the 5th warmest. Compared with April, it is warmer and wetter; June brings highs of 17°C (63°F) and 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Gothenburg, the largest city in Västra Götaland. See below for other places.
Is May a good time to visit Västra Götaland?
best month Weather score 58/100.
Yes. May is one of the best months for weather in Västra Götaland.
Does it rain a lot in Västra Götaland in May?
Some rain is normal: about 64 mm (2.5 in) falls in an average May. It is the 3rd driest month of the year.
How warm is Västra Götaland in May?
Days average 14°C (57°F) and nights 9°C (47°F).
Västra Götaland weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2°C (35°F) | -1°C (30°F) | 94 mm | 86% | least pleasant |
| February | 2°C (35°F) | -1°C (29°F) | 68 mm | 83% | least pleasant |
| March | 4°C (39°F) | 0°C (32°F) | 60 mm | 74% | least pleasant |
| April | 9°C (48°F) | 4°C (39°F) | 54 mm | 65% | fair |
| May | 14°C (57°F) | 9°C (47°F) | 64 mm | 64% | best |
| June | 17°C (63°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 90 mm | 63% | best |
| July | 20°C (68°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 95 mm | 65% | best |
| August | 19°C (67°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 108 mm | 68% | best |
| September | 16°C (61°F) | 12°C (53°F) | 85 mm | 69% | best |
| October | 11°C (52°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 113 mm | 74% | least pleasant |
| November | 7°C (44°F) | 4°C (40°F) | 100 mm | 83% | least pleasant |
| December | 4°C (38°F) | 1°C (34°F) | 102 mm | 85% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Västra Götaland in May
Weather can differ a lot within Västra Götaland: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gothenburg | 14°C (57°F) | 9°C (47°F) | 64 mm | best |
| Borås | 16°C (60°F) | 6°C (42°F) | 75 mm | best |
| Mölndal | 14°C (57°F) | 9°C (47°F) | 64 mm | best |
| Trollhättan | 15°C (59°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 73 mm | best |
| Skövde | 15°C (60°F) | 7°C (45°F) | 76 mm | best |
| Uddevalla | 15°C (59°F) | 7°C (45°F) | 73 mm | best |
| Majorna | 14°C (57°F) | 9°C (47°F) | 64 mm | best |
| Partille | 14°C (57°F) | 9°C (47°F) | 64 mm | best |
| Lerum | 16°C (60°F) | 6°C (44°F) | 68 mm | best |
| Alingsås | 16°C (60°F) | 6°C (44°F) | 68 mm | best |
| Kungälv | 14°C (58°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 66 mm | best |
| Vänersborg | 15°C (59°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 73 mm | best |