What’s the climate like in Västerås?
The current climate of Västerås features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 20°C during the day to lows of -2°C. The average yearly temperature is around 9°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -8°C and in the warmer months around 12°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Västerås in recent years was 31°C in July 2018. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -21°C in January 2016.
On average, Västerås gets 738 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 81 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Curious about the climate in other parts of Sweden? Check out the weather and climate in places like Stockholm, Småland, Malmö, or have a look at other destinations in Sweden.
Best time to visit Västerås?
The best time to visit Västerås for pleasant to warm weather is June and July. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Västerås.
Climate Table of Västerås
The climate table of Västerås shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | -2 | -1 | 2 | 7 | 12 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 14 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -7 | -7 | -5 | -1 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 7 | 2 | -3 | -6 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 59 | 61 | 26 | 26 | 77 | 39 | 56 | 150 | 60 | 67 | 59 | 58 |
| Snow (cm) | 28 | 16 | 7,6 | 6,9 | 0,6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,8 | 9,1 | 12 |
| UV Index | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 9°C
- Highest temperature: 20°C in July
- Lowest temperature: -2°C in January
- Precipitation*: 738 mm per year, averaging 62 mm per month
- Snowfall: 81 cm per year
- Driest months: 26 mm in March, April and 39 mm in June
- Wettest months: 150 mm in August, 77 mm in May and 67 mm in October
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Västerås
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Västerås, Sweden. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Västerås
This graph shows how much precipitation Västerås, Sweden, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Västerås
This graph shows how much snow Västerås, Sweden, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Västerås
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Västerås, Sweden. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Västerås
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Västerås, Sweden. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Västerås
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Västerås, Sweden, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Västerås
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Västerås, Sweden, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Västerås by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Västerås. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
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