Best Time to Visit
🇸🇪 Malmo, Sweden · Europe
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
3°
-1°
Poor
Feb
3°
-1°
Poor
Mar
6°
0°
Good
Apr
11°
3°
Great
May
15°
8°
Great
Jun
19°
11°
Great
Jul
21°
14°
Great
Aug
21°
14°
Great
Sep
17°
11°
Great
Oct
12°
7°
Good
Nov
7°
4°
Poor
Dec
4°
1°
Poor
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3°C | -1°C | 11 | 3h | 65% | 1 | Poor | View |
| February | 3°C | -1°C | 10 | 5h | 65% | 1 | Poor | View |
| March | 6°C | 0°C | 10 | 7h | 65% | 6 | Good | View |
| AprilRecommended | 11°C | 3°C | 9 | 11h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| MayRecommended | 15°C | 8°C | 10 | 12h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| JuneRecommended | 19°C | 11°C | 11 | 13h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| JulyRecommended | 21°C | 14°C | 11 | 13h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| AugustRecommended | 21°C | 14°C | 12 | 12h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| SeptemberRecommended | 17°C | 11°C | 10 | 9h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| October | 12°C | 7°C | 11 | 6h | 65% | 6 | Good | View |
| November | 7°C | 4°C | 11 | 3h | 65% | 1 | Poor | View |
| December | 4°C | 1°C | 11 | 2h | 65% | 1 | Poor | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 11°C high, 4°C low
Cool to cold at 11°C (52°F), warm clothing essential. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 4°C (39°F).
Avg: 20°C high, 13°C low
Mild conditions at 20°C (68°F), layers recommended. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 13°C (55°F).
Avg: 12°C high, 7°C low
Mild conditions at 12°C (54°F), layers recommended. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 7°C (45°F).
Avg: 3°C high, 0°C low
Cool to cold at 3°C (37°F), warm clothing essential. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 0°C (32°F).
The least favorable time to visit Malmo is January and December. During this period, you can expect freezing temperatures, very limited sunshine.
January
Challenges: freezing temperatures, very limited sunshine
December
Challenges: freezing temperatures, very limited sunshine
February
Challenges: freezing temperatures
Note: visiting during off-peak months often means lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more authentic experience.
Packing recommendations for visiting Malmo during the best travel months (May, June, July), when temperatures range from 11°C to 18°C:
Malmo has a temperate oceanic climate (Koppen classification: Cfb). The warmest month is August with highs of 21°C, while the coldest month is February at just 3°C. Annual rainfall averages 609mm across approximately 127 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 3 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 15 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 12 | 7 | 4 |
| Low °C | -1 | -1 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 1 |
| Rain Days | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Rain mm | 50 | 41 | 40 | 36 | 42 | 59 | 59 | 69 | 53 | 57 | 49 | 54 |
| Sun h/day | 3 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 2 |
| Humidity % | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| UV Index | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
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