City in Skåne County, Sweden
Malmö weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Malmö
May–Sep is mild and bright with waterfront swimming; Aug has Malmöfestivalen. Winter is gray, windy and damp.
Malmö weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan3°63 mm
- Feb2°49 mm
- Mar5°43 mm
- Apr9°34 mm
- May14°45 mm
- Jun18°58 mm
- Jul21°69 mm
- Aug21°83 mm
- Sep17°54 mm
- Oct12°73 mm
- Nov8°66 mm
- Dec4°65 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3°C37°F | 0°C32°F | 63 mm | 92% | Freezing |
| February | 2°C36°F | -1°C31°F | 49 mm | 91% | Freezing |
| March | 5°C41°F | 0°C33°F | 43 mm | 88% | Cold |
| April | 9°C49°F | 4°C38°F | 34 mm | 84% | Cold |
| May | 14°C58°F | 8°C47°F | 45 mm | 81% | Cool |
| June | 18°C65°F | 12°C54°F | 58 mm | 80% | Pleasant |
| July | 21°C70°F | 15°C59°F | 69 mm | 79% | Pleasant |
| August | 21°C69°F | 15°C60°F | 83 mm | 80% | Pleasant |
| September | 17°C63°F | 12°C54°F | 54 mm | 83% | Cool |
| October | 12°C54°F | 8°C47°F | 73 mm | 87% | Cool |
| November | 8°C46°F | 5°C41°F | 66 mm | 91% | Cold |
| December | 4°C40°F | 2°C35°F | 65 mm | 92% | Cold |
Best months across Sweden
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| Stockholm | May–Sep | Jul (23°C) |
| Gothenburg | May–Sep | Jul (20°C) |
| Malmö | May–Sep | Jul (21°C) |
| Kiruna | Feb–Mar, Jun–Jul, Sep | Jul (16°C) |
| Uppsala | May–Sep | Jul (23°C) |
| Visby | Jun–Aug | Jul (20°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Malmö?
May–Sep. May–Sep is mild and bright with waterfront swimming; Aug has Malmöfestivalen. Winter is gray, windy and damp.
When is the rainy season in Malmö?
Rain peaks in August with about 83 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in Malmö?
July, with average highs of 21°C (70°F).
How cold does Malmö get?
The coolest nights are in February, averaging -1°C (31°F).
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Sources
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.