Vargö Island

Coastal island nature reserve in Västra Götaland

An island nature reserve in Västra Götaland, Vargö offers rocky shores, seabird colonies and short trails for coastal walking and sea kayaking.

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Vargö at a Glance#

Address: Vargö, Västra Götaland County, Sweden

How to Get to Vargö#

Access is by private boat or local charter from mainland harbors in Västra Götaland. Check regional boat schedules for any seasonal services to nearby islands; many small islands rely on private transport.

Best Time to Visit Vargö#

Swedish west-coast islands like Vargö are most accessible in the summer months when ferry and boat traffic are regular and the sea is calm.

Summer
June-August · 15°C to 22°C
Best time for boating, swimming and exploring the archipelago.
Late spring / early autumn
May, September · 8°C to 16°C
Quieter and good for bird migration observations, but weather can be changeable.

Weather & Climate near Vargö#

Climate

Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from -3°C to 20°C. Moderate rainfall (639 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 30 Good
Best Time to Visit
MayJulyJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
29°
Warmest Month
-14°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Poor -3° - 2° -7° 53 mm overcast 93% 6.7 m/s 0.0 low 7.1h
February Poor -3° - 2° -7° 36 mm overcast 92% 6.2 m/s 0.1 low 9.2h
March Poor -1° - 4° -3° 41 mm overcast 88% 6.0 m/s 0.3 low 11.6h
April Good 2° - 9° 2° 35 mm partly cloudy 83% 5.3 m/s 0.7 moderate 14.1h
May Very Good 7° - 15° 11° 41 mm partly cloudy 81% 5.0 m/s 1.1 high 16.4h
June Very Good 11° - 19° 15° 52 mm partly cloudy 80% 5.1 m/s 1.4 high 17.6h
July Very Good 13° - 20° 17° 53 mm partly cloudy 80% 4.9 m/s 1.3 high 17.0h
August Very Good 12° - 20° 16° 60 mm partly cloudy 82% 5.1 m/s 1.0 moderate 15.0h
September Good 9° - 16° 12° 74 mm partly cloudy 84% 6.0 m/s 0.5 moderate 12.6h
October Acceptable 6° - 11° 5° 65 mm overcast 87% 6.2 m/s 0.2 low 10.1h
November Poor 2° - 7° 0° 64 mm overcast 91% 6.7 m/s 0.0 low 7.8h
December Poor -1° - 4° -4° 65 mm overcast 93% 6.5 m/s 0.0 low 6.4h