Climate Insights for Malmö
Gamla Staden, Skåne County, Sweden
Climate Overview
The climate in Malmö is cool. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 629 mm of precipitation falls per year. Malmö receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Malmö is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 1°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Malmö is cool. The average annual temperature is 50°F and approximately 24.8 in of precipitation falls per year. Malmö receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Malmö is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 33°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.
Temperature
Malmö sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 1°C to 21°C. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 21°C with a mean of 18°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°C and an average of 2°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Malmö vary considerably across the year, with a 38°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 71°F with a mean of 64°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 33°F and an average of 36°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 10°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 9°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Malmö is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 629 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 52 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 68 mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 37 mm. That's 32 mm less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 29cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 10cm.Malmö is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 24.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 2.7 in of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 1.5 in. That's 1.3 in less than October, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 12in annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 4in.
Wind
Malmö is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 17km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 20km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 15km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 5km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 20km/h in winter, 17km/h in spring, 16km/h in summer, 18km/h in autumn.Malmö is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 11mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 12mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 9mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3mph between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 12mph in winter, 10mph in spring, 10mph in summer, 11mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Malmö is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 58 mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 1°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Malmö is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 63°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.3 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 33°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Malmö based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Malmö based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.