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May is a good month in Malmö

Climate Overview

Malmö, Sweden in May has mild conditions, with highs averaging 16.3°C (61°F) and noticeably cooler mornings. Sea temperature stays cool at 12°C (54°F).

This month falls at the end of Spring.

Daily highs in May gradually rise from around 13°C (56°F) at the start to 19°C (65°F) by month's end.

May sees fairly even rainfall, totalling about 35 mm across the month.

Expect around 12.6h of sunshine at the start of May, increasing to 13.3h by the end.

The warmest days tend to fall around the 31th, averaging 19.3°C (67°F).

Compared to April, this month is about 5°C warmer with 1 more rainy days. Temperatures will rise further into June.

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Monthly May Averages

Temperature
16°C / 8°C
Feels Like
14°C / 5°C
Rain
9 days · 35 mm
Sunshine
12.8h / day
Humidity
71% — Humid
Wind
22 km/h
Wind Direction
WSW (240°)
Gusts
43 km/h
Daylight
16.3 h
Cloud Cover
56%
Clear Sky Days
4.2
UV Index
5.4 — High
Sea Temperature
12°C
Dew Point
7°C — Dry
Moon Phase
Waxing Gibbous · 66%

Climate Charts

Daily averages based on historical data (2016–2025)

Daily Temperature

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Daily Precipitation

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Daily Sunshine

0h 4h 8h 12h 16h 151015202531
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Daily Wind Speed

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Wind Speed
Sun Position
Sunrise 04:59
Daylight 16.2h
Sunset 21:12

Compare Months

January
Poor
Temp
4°C / 0°C
Feels Like
-1°C / -5°C
Rain
12days (57 mm) Wet
Sun
2.7h Poor
Humidity
87% Very Muggy
UV
0.7 Low
Snow Days
6days
February
Poor
Temp
5°C / 0°C
Feels Like
0°C / -5°C
Rain
10days (49 mm) Wet
Sun
5h Fair
Humidity
85% Humid
UV
1.4 Low
Snow Days
5days
March
Poor
Temp
7°C / 1°C
Feels Like
3°C / -4°C
Rain
9days (43 mm) Wet
Sun
7.1h Good
Humidity
81% Humid
UV
2.8 Moderate
Snow Days
3days
April
Fair
Temp
11°C / 3°C
Feels Like
7°C / -1°C
Rain
8days (36 mm) Wet
Sun
10.6h Excellent
Humidity
74% Muggy
UV
4.2 Moderate
Snow Days
1days
May best
Good
Temp
16°C / 8°C
Feels Like
14°C / 5°C
Rain
9days (35 mm) Wet
Sun
12.8h Excellent
Humidity
71% Muggy
UV
5.4 High
June best
Excellent
Temp
21°C / 13°C
Feels Like
19°C / 11°C
Rain
9days (45 mm) Wet
Sun
13.3h Excellent
Humidity
71% Muggy
UV
6 High
July best
Excellent
Temp
21°C / 14°C
Feels Like
20°C / 13°C
Rain
12days (64 mm) Wet
Sun
12.4h Excellent
Humidity
74% Muggy
UV
5.6 High
August best
Excellent
Temp
21°C / 14°C
Feels Like
20°C / 13°C
Rain
11days (58 mm) Wet
Sun
11.2h Excellent
Humidity
76% Humid
UV
4.8 Moderate
September best
Good
Temp
18°C / 12°C
Feels Like
16°C / 10°C
Rain
9days (57 mm) Wet
Sun
8.9h Good
Humidity
79% Humid
UV
3.6 Moderate
October
Fair
Temp
13°C / 9°C
Feels Like
10°C / 5°C
Rain
12days (66 mm) Wet
Sun
5.5h Fair
Humidity
84% Humid
UV
1.9 Low
November
Poor
Temp
8°C / 4°C
Feels Like
4°C / 0°C
Rain
11days (46 mm) Wet
Sun
3.1h Poor
Humidity
87% Very Muggy
UV
1 Low
Snow Days
2days
December
Poor
Temp
5°C / 2°C
Feels Like
1°C / -3°C
Rain
11days (49 mm) Wet
Sun
2h Poor
Humidity
89% Very Muggy
UV
0.5 Low
Snow Days
3days
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

What to Wear

Bundle up with a warm coat, scarf, and closed-toe shoes. Thermal layers underneath give flexibility between indoors and outdoors.

A waterproof jacket or compact umbrella is recommended for occasional showers.

Packing List

Layered clothingLight jacketUmbrellaComfortable walking shoes

Frequently Asked Questions

May is typically good for visiting Malmö, with average highs of 16°C (61°F) and around 9 rainy days. Malmö, Sweden in May has mild conditions, with highs averaging 16.3°C (61°F) and noticeably cooler mornings. Sea tempera
Malmö typically sees around 9 rainy days in May with 35 mm (1.4 in) of total rainfall. An umbrella should suffice.
Nights in Malmö during May are cool at around 8°C (47°F). Bring a jacket or sweater for evenings.
With highs of 16°C (61°F) and lows of 8°C (47°F) in May, we recommend: Layered clothing, Light jacket, Umbrella, Comfortable walking shoes. Comfortable walking shoes are essential.
Yes, May offers some of the best weather conditions in Malmö with comfortable temperatures and lower chances of rain.
The average UV index in Malmö during May is 5 (moderate). Sunscreen and sunglasses are recommended during midday hours.
Malmö gets approximately 16 hours of daylight per day in May, with around 13 hours of sunshine.
Snow is uncommon in Malmö during May based on 10-year climate averages.

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