Weather Comparison
Side-by-side weather comparison for August
| Metric | Malmo | Hamburg | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average HighHigher is warmer | 21°C (70°F) | 22°C (72°F)▲ | Hamburg |
| Average LowHigher is milder | 14°C (57°F) | 14°C (57°F) | Tie |
| Rain DaysFewer is drier | 12 days▲ | 13 days | Malmo |
| PrecipitationLess is drier | 69 mm▲ | 77 mm | Malmo |
| Sunshine HoursMore is sunnier | 12h/day▲ | 11h/day | Malmo |
| HumidityLower is more comfortable | 65% | 65% | Tie |
| UV IndexLower is safer | 10 | 10 | Tie |
| Wind SpeedCalmer is better | 22 km/h | 17 km/h▲ | Hamburg |
Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Malmo edges ahead as the better destination in August. Malmo offers 12 hours of daily sunshine with only 12 rain days, while Hamburg sees 11 sunshine hours and 13 rain days.
Malmo sits in the comfortable travel range at 21°C. Hamburg is also comfortable at 22°C.
For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Malmo is the stronger choice in August. Malmo receives 1 more hour of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.
Malmo reaches an average high of 21°C (70°F) and drops to 14°C (57°F) at night during August. The daily temperature range is 7°C, meaning relatively stable temperatures from day to night.
Hamburg averages 22°C (72°F) for the high and 14°C (57°F) for the low, with a daily range of 8°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.
Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in August.
Malmo receives approximately 69 mm of rainfall across 12 rain days during August. You can expect rain roughly every other day.
Hamburg sees 77 mm over 13 rain days. That makes Malmo the drier option by 1 rain day and 8 mm of total precipitation.
Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.
Highs of 21°C, lows of 14°C, 12 rain days
Highs of 22°C, lows of 14°C, 13 rain days
Pack for both: light layers, a light jacket for evenings, sunscreen, waterproof jacket, compact umbrella, waterproof shoes. These items are useful in either destination during August.
The table below shows average high temperatures and rain days for every month. August is highlighted for quick reference.
| Month | Malmo | Hamburg | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High | Rain | High | Rain | |
| Jan | 3°C | 11d | 4°C | 13d |
| Feb | 3°C | 10d | 5°C | 11d |
| Mar | 6°C | 10d | 8°C | 11d |
| Apr | 11°C | 9d | 13°C | 11d |
| May | 15°C | 10d | 17°C | 11d |
| Jun | 19°C | 11d | 20°C | 12d |
| Jul | 21°C | 11d | 22°C | 14d |
| Aug | 21°C | 12d | 22°C | 13d |
| Sep | 17°C | 10d | 18°C | 10d |
| Oct | 12°C | 11d | 13°C | 12d |
| Nov | 7°C | 11d | 8°C | 12d |
| Dec | 4°C | 11d | 5°C | 13d |
Malmo Weather in August
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