Best Time to Visit Västerås, Västmanland, Sweden
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Västerås.
Västerås does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (July, 17.3°C / 63.1°F) and driest (February, 23 mm / 0.9 in) months. The drier stretch runs through October and December–May; the wetter half falls in June–September and November. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from -3.4°C / 25.9°F in February to 17.3°C / 63.1°F in July, with rainfall from 23 mm / 0.9 in (February) to 73 mm / 2.9 in (July). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Västerås, Västmanland, Sweden's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Västerås's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| May | 11°C51.8°F | 33 mm1.3″ | — |
| June | 15.4°C59.7°F | 59 mm2.3″ | — |
| August | 16.1°C61°F | 64 mm2.5″ | — |
No month at Västerås matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Västerås?
Västerås doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on February (driest, ~23 mm / 0.9 in) and July (warmest, 17.3°C / 63.1°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from Sweden's national average.
When is the rainy season in Västerås?
The rainy season at Västerås, Västmanland runs through June–September and November, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 49 mm / 1.9 in. The wettest single month is July (73 mm / 2.9 in).
What is the driest month in Västerås?
The driest month in Västerås is February, averaging about 23 mm / 0.9 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages -3.4°C / 25.9°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Västerås?
The least comfortable months for travel to Västerås — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, June, July, August, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 73 mm / 2.9 in in July, and the coldest month averages -3.4°C / 25.9°F.
Is Västerås climate different from Sweden overall?
Yes, usually. Our Västerås figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Sweden figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Västerås specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.