Weather and climate in Malmo (Sweden)

The climate of Malmö is Baltic, that is to say, relatively continental, with cold winters and mild summers.
The city is located in the far south of Sweden, in Scania (Skåne) county, on the strait called Øresund, beyond which we find Denmark. The climate is milder than in the rest of Sweden, in fact, the average temperature remains above freezing even in the coldest months. However, the wind often blows.
Given the latitude (55°36'N), the white nights, in which the sun sets but it does not get completely dark even at midnight, occur from June 4th to July 8th.
In winter, during polar cold spells, the temperature can drop to -20 °C (-4 °F) or below. The coldest record is -25 °C (-13 °F) and was set in January 1942.
In summer, the temperature can reach 28/30 °C (82/86 °F). The highest record is 34 °C (93.2 °F) and was set in late June 1947.

Best Time

The best time to visit Malmö is the summer, from June to August, since it is the mildest season. However, you must take into account some rainy days and a bit of cold at night.

Malmo - Climate data

The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 1.0 °C (33.9 °F), that of the warmest month (July) is of 18.2 °C (64.8 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 615 millimeters (24.2 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 30 mm (1.2 in) in the driest month (April) to 70 mm (2.8 in) in the wettest one (August). Here is the average precipitation.
The sea temperature ranges from 2.5 °C (36 °F) in February to 18 °C (64 °F) in August. Here are the average sea temperatures.
There are on average around 1895 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Malmo - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a cold month. The average temperature is of 1.0 °C (34 °F), with a minimum of -1 °C (30.2 °F) and a maximum of 3.1 °C (37.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -10 °C (14 °F). However, it dropped to -19.5 °C (-3.1 °F) in January 2003.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 8 °C (46 °F). However, it reached 10.6 °C (51.1 °F) in January 2005.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 7 hours and 50 minutes. So the days are short.
There are on average 1.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 18% of the time.
The average humidity is 90%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 20 kph (12 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 3.5 °C (38 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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February is generally a cold month. The average temperature is of 1.4 °C (35 °F), with a minimum of -0.8 °C (30.6 °F) and a maximum of 3.6 °C (38.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -8 °C (17.5 °F). However, it dropped to -15.5 °C (4.1 °F) in February 1996.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 8 °C (46.5 °F). However, it reached 12.6 °C (54.7 °F) in February 2012.
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 2 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 22% of the time.
The average humidity is 88%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 20 kph (12 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 2.5 °C (36.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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March is generally a cold month. The average temperature is of 3.4 °C (38 °F), with a minimum of 0.2 °C (32.4 °F) and a maximum of 6.5 °C (43.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -6 °C (21 °F). However, it dropped to -16 °C (3.2 °F) in March 2005.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 13 °C (55 °F). However, it reached 18.2 °C (64.8 °F) in March 2017.
Precipitation amounts to 35 mm (1.4 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 41% of the time.
The average humidity is 83%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 19 kph (12 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 3 °C (37.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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April is generally a quite mild month. The average temperature is of 7.9 °C (46 °F), with a minimum of 3.5 °C (38.3 °F) and a maximum of 12.3 °C (54.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -2.5 °C (27 °F). However, it dropped to -7.8 °C (18 °F) in April 1997.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 20 °C (68 °F). However, it reached 26.2 °C (79.2 °F) in April 1996.
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 51% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 18 kph (11 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 5.5 °C (42 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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May is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 12.4 °C (54 °F), with a minimum of 7.6 °C (45.7 °F) and a maximum of 17.2 °C (63 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 1.5 °C (34.5 °F). However, it dropped to -1.6 °C (29.1 °F) in May 2011.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 24 °C (75.5 °F). However, it reached 28.9 °C (84 °F) in May 2018.
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 16 hours and 20 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 52% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 17 kph (11 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 9.5 °C (49.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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June is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 15.8 °C (60 °F), with a minimum of 11.3 °C (52.3 °F) and a maximum of 20.3 °C (68.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6 °C (43 °F). However, it dropped to 2.6 °C (36.7 °F) in June 2009.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27 °C (80 °F). However, it reached 31 °C (87.8 °F) in June 2007.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 17 hours and 25 minutes. So the days are very long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 51% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 14 °C (57.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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July, the warmest month of the year, is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 18.2 °C (65 °F), with a minimum of 13.7 °C (56.7 °F) and a maximum of 22.7 °C (72.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 9 °C (48.5 °F). However, it dropped to 5.7 °C (42.3 °F) in July 1996.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28.5 °C (83.5 °F). However, it reached 33.2 °C (91.8 °F) in July 1994.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 16 hours and 50 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 52% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 17.5 °C (63 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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August is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 18.0 °C (64 °F), with a minimum of 13.7 °C (56.7 °F) and a maximum of 22.4 °C (72.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8.5 °C (47 °F). However, it dropped to 6 °C (42.8 °F) in August 2005.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28 °C (83 °F). However, it reached 33.5 °C (92.3 °F) in August 1992.
Precipitation amounts to 70 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 55 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 50% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 18 °C (64.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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September is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 14.3 °C (58 °F), with a minimum of 10.6 °C (51.1 °F) and a maximum of 18 °C (64.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4 °C (39 °F). However, it dropped to -0.3 °C (31.5 °F) in September 2002.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23 °C (73.5 °F). However, it reached 26.4 °C (79.5 °F) in September 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 50% of the time.
The average humidity is 83%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 15.5 °C (60 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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October is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 9.6 °C (49 °F), with a minimum of 6.7 °C (44.1 °F) and a maximum of 12.5 °C (54.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -1.5 °C (29.5 °F). However, it dropped to -8 °C (17.6 °F) in October 2003.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 17.5 °C (63.5 °F). However, it reached 22.8 °C (73 °F) in October 2011.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 37% of the time.
The average humidity is 87%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 17 kph (11 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 12 °C (53.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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November is generally a quite cold month. The average temperature is of 5.4 °C (42 °F), with a minimum of 3.3 °C (37.9 °F) and a maximum of 7.6 °C (45.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -4 °C (25 °F). However, it dropped to -10 °C (14 °F) in November 2010.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 12 °C (54 °F). However, it reached 15.8 °C (60.4 °F) in November 2020.
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 8 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 1.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 20% of the time.
The average humidity is 90%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 18 kph (11 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 8.5 °C (47 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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December is generally a cold month. The average temperature is of 2.4 °C (36 °F), with a minimum of 0.5 °C (32.9 °F) and a maximum of 4.4 °C (39.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -8 °C (17.5 °F). However, it dropped to -22.2 °C (-8 °F) in December 2010.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 9 °C (48 °F). However, it reached 11.9 °C (53.4 °F) in December 2006.
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 7 hours and 5 minutes. So the days are short. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There is an average of 1 hour of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 13% of the time.
The average humidity is 91%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 19 kph (12 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 5 °C (41 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.