Malmö, Sweden experiences average highs of 12°C (54°F) and lows of 7°C (45°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is moderate, averaging about 10 rainy days per month. Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records.
Malmö, Sweden Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Malmö, Sweden. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Feb–Sep 
Wetter season: Jan–Dec At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
4.7/10
Best: May, June, July, August, September
UV Index
3
Low
Temperature 12°C / 7°C
Feels Like 9°C / 3°C
Rainy Days 10
Rainfall 50 mm
Sunshine 8 h
Humidity 80%
Wind Speed 24 km/h
Dew Point 6°C
Snow Days 3 days
Frost Days 10 days
Hottest Month
21°C
July
Avg Low14°C
Rain12days
Coldest Month
0°C
January
Avg High4°C
Rain12days
Driest Month
8days
April
Avg High11°C
Avg Low3°C
Windiest Month
27 km/h
January (Gusts 48)
Sea Temperature
2°C – 19°C
Warmest water: August (
18.8°C
)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February, March, December due to very cold temperatures, frequent rain.
Sun Position
Sunrise 04:25
Daylight 17.5h
Sunset 21:54
Live conditions—
Malmö on the map · live conditions
Malmö, Sweden
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Sweden
- City
- Malmö
- Population
- 362.1K
- Elevation
- 10 m
- Coordinates
- 55.61°, 13.00°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 11°C
Avg Low 4°C
Rain 9 days/mo
1/3 best months
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 21°C
Avg Low 14°C
Rain 11 days/mo
3/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 13°C
Avg Low 8°C
Rain 11 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 4°C
Avg Low 1°C
Rain 11 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 4°C / 0°C . Feb: 5°C / 0°C . Mar: 7°C / 1°C . Apr: 11°C / 3°C . May: 16°C / 8°C . Jun: 21°C / 13°C . Jul: 21°C / 14°C . Aug: 21°C / 14°C . Sep: 18°C / 12°C . Oct: 13°C / 9°C . Nov: 8°C / 4°C . Dec: 5°C / 2°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 57 mm. Feb: 49 mm. Mar: 43 mm. Apr: 36 mm. May: 35 mm. Jun: 45 mm. Jul: 64 mm. Aug: 58 mm. Sep: 57 mm. Oct: 66 mm. Nov: 46 mm. Dec: 49 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 87%. Feb: 85%. Mar: 81%. Apr: 74%. May: 71%. Jun: 71%. Jul: 74%. Aug: 76%. Sep: 79%. Oct: 84%. Nov: 87%. Dec: 89%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 27 km/h . Feb: 27 km/h . Mar: 24 km/h . Apr: 23 km/h . May: 22 km/h . Jun: 22 km/h . Jul: 22 km/h . Aug: 21 km/h . Sep: 23 km/h . Oct: 26 km/h . Nov: 24 km/h . Dec: 26 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 3h. Feb: 5h. Mar: 7h. Apr: 11h. May: 13h. Jun: 13h. Jul: 12h. Aug: 11h. Sep: 9h. Oct: 6h. Nov: 3h. Dec: 2h.
Sea Temperature
Sea Temperatureswim
Line chart showing monthly sea temperature. Jan: 3°C . Feb: 2°C . Mar: 4°C . Apr: 7°C . May: 12°C . Jun: 17°C . Jul: 19°C . Aug: 19°C . Sep: 18°C . Oct: 13°C . Nov: 8°C . Dec: 5°C .
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 1. Feb: UV 1. Mar: UV 3. Apr: UV 4. May: UV 5. Jun: UV 6. Jul: UV 6. Aug: UV 5. Sep: UV 4. Oct: UV 2. Nov: UV 1. Dec: UV 1.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Snow Days
Snow DaysSnowfall
Snow Days: Jan: 6 days. Feb: 5 days. Mar: 3 days. Apr: 1 days. May: 0 days. Jun: 0 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 0 days. Oct: 0 days. Nov: 2 days. Dec: 3 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records. Average rainfall has remained broadly steady.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Jul 2025 · 22°C | Jul · 21°C |
| Coldest month | Feb 2025 · 0°C | Jan · 0°C |
| Wettest month | Jul 2025 · 88 mm | Oct · 66 mm |
| Windiest month | Jun 2025 · 27 km/h | Jan · 27 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Poor 
February
Poor March
Poor April
Fair May best
Good June best
Excellent July best
Excellent August best
Excellent September best
Good October
Fair November
Poor December
Poor | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4°C / 0°C | -1°C / -5°C | 12days (57 mm) Wet | 2.7h Poor | 87% Very Muggy | 0.7 Low | Poor | View Details |
| February | 5°C / 0°C | 0°C / -5°C | 10days (49 mm) Wet | 5h Fair | 85% Humid | 1.4 Low | Poor | View Details |
| March | 7°C / 1°C | 3°C / -4°C | 9days (43 mm) Wet | 7.1h Good | 81% Humid | 2.8 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| April | 11°C / 3°C | 7°C / -1°C | 8days (36 mm) Wet | 10.6h Excellent | 74% Muggy | 4.2 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| May best | 16°C / 8°C | 14°C / 5°C | 9days (35 mm) Wet | 12.8h Excellent | 71% Muggy | 5.4 High | Good | View Details |
| June best | 21°C / 13°C | 19°C / 11°C | 9days (45 mm) Wet | 13.3h Excellent | 71% Muggy | 6 High | Excellent | View Details |
| July best | 21°C / 14°C | 20°C / 13°C | 12days (64 mm) Wet | 12.4h Excellent | 74% Muggy | 5.6 High | Excellent | View Details |
| August best | 21°C / 14°C | 20°C / 13°C | 11days (58 mm) Wet | 11.2h Excellent | 76% Humid | 4.8 Moderate | Excellent | View Details |
| September best | 18°C / 12°C | 16°C / 10°C | 9days (57 mm) Wet | 8.9h Good | 79% Humid | 3.6 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| October | 13°C / 9°C | 10°C / 5°C | 12days (66 mm) Wet | 5.5h Fair | 84% Humid | 1.9 Low | Fair | View Details |
| November | 8°C / 4°C | 4°C / 0°C | 11days (46 mm) Wet | 3.1h Poor | 87% Very Muggy | 1 Low | Poor | View Details |
| December | 5°C / 2°C | 1°C / -3°C | 11days (49 mm) Wet | 2h Poor | 89% Very Muggy | 0.5 Low | Poor | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Malmö are May, June, July, August, September, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Malmö, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Malmö is July, with average daytime highs of 21°C (70°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Malmö is January, with average overnight lows of 0°C (32°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Malmö is October, averaging 66mm of precipitation across 12 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Malmö runs through January, July, October, August, with the heaviest rainfall in January. Based on 10-year averages for Malmö.
Malmö receives approximately 95 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is June with around 13 hours. Based on climate data for Malmö.
The least favorable months to visit Malmö are January, February, March, December, primarily due to very cold temperatures, frequent rain. For the best conditions, consider May, June, July, August, September instead.
The annual average UV index in Malmö is 3, classified as moderate. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Malmö is 80%, classified as humid. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Sea temperatures in Summer average 11°C (52°F), which most swimmers will find too cold without a wetsuit.
Yes, Malmö receives snow. Months with snowfall average 3 snow days and 3 cm (1 in) of accumulation, with about 10 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Malmö are 24 km/h (15 mph). The windiest month is January with peak winds reaching 27 km/h (17 mph) (gusts up to 48 km/h / 30 mph).
Malmö averages 2 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 66%. The clearest skies occur in April.
The annual average dew point in Malmö is 6°C (43°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Malmö has a Oceanic climate, classified as Cfb under the Köppen system. Temperate climates have mild winters and warm summers, with rainfall spread across the year and four distinct seasons.
The 'feels like' temperature in Malmö ranges from 3°C (37°F) to 9°C (48°F) on average. Wind chill makes winters feel noticeably colder than the actual temperature — layered clothing is recommended.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Malmö. It earns a climate score of 8.2/10 with Excellent.
For June in Malmö, pack Umbrella, Sunscreen (SPF 30+), Sunglasses, Comfortable walking shoes. With average highs of 21°C (69°F) and 9 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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