Västerås
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Västerås month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Västerås are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 21–22°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 22°C), January the coldest (average low -5°C), and August the wettest (about 90 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.3 | -4.9 | 48 | 2.4 |
| February | 1.8 | -4.4 | 35 | 4.3 |
| March | 5.6 | -2.5 | 34 | 6.7 |
| April | 10.3 | 0.3 | 34 | 9.7 |
| May | 16.5 | 5.9 | 52 | 12.0 |
| June | 21.3 | 11.3 | 66 | 14.2 |
| July | 22.3 | 13.0 | 76 | 13.5 |
| August | 20.8 | 12.2 | 90 | 10.9 |
| September | 16.8 | 9.1 | 63 | 7.9 |
| October | 10.3 | 4.6 | 68 | 4.8 |
| November | 4.6 | 0.3 | 51 | 2.4 |
| December | 1.7 | -2.7 | 52 | 1.7 |
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01 · OverviewVästerås, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Västerås took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Västerås
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Västerås
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Västerås
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Västerås
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Västerås
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Västerås
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Frequently Asked Questions about Västerås
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01 · Q&AWhere is Västerås located and what are its coordinates?
Västerås is situated in Sweden at geographic coordinates 59.6162, 16.5528 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Västerås?
Västerås has a recorded population of approximately 127,799 and observes the Europe/Stockholm time zone (SEK).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Västerås?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Västerås include sv-SE, se, sma, fi-SE, and the circulating currency is SEK.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Västerås?
Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Västerås, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.