Best time to visit Malmö

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Default 27 °C is the upper edge of the Holiday Climate Index "ideal comfort" band (Scott, Rutty, Amelung & Tang, 2016). Above this, most warm-tourism travellers report measurable discomfort.

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Recent · 2020-2024
Interest Google Trends 2021-2025 searches, not arrivals (?)
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UV index · On a typical day around midday, UV is about this (?)
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On the sunniest 1 in 10 days, UV reaches this — and even higher
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PM2.5 air quality · on a typical day (?)
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On the worst 1 in 10 days, PM2.5 reaches this — and even higher
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June 8/10 feels 18°C (+1°C vs 1991-2020) · HCI 81/100
Day 20° · Night 14° 64% humidity 22 km/h wind 9 rain days (92h) 303h sun
Thermal 8
Sky 9
Rain 8
Wind 9

Higher = better, including rain & wind (green = "doesn't hurt the score", not "lots of it").

How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.

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Tours in Malmö

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  1. 1Malmö Full Day Private Trip, Sightseeing Tour & Lunch Option4.82★ (110)from $145
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  3. 3Private Romantic Walking Tour in Lund with Cathedral and Ruins5.00★ (2)2hfrom $803
  4. 4The traces of old Malmö - groups5.00★ (1)2hfrom $495
  5. 5Private Christmas Walking Tour in Lund with Kulturen & Markets5.00★ (1)2hfrom $674
  6. 6Malmo Bike Rental4.80★ (20)from $25

Last refreshed 2026-06-26.

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Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Malmö (apparent temperature, rain hours, sunshine — matched within the same trip-profile). The ±N chip compares each match's typical score for the current month against Malmö's. Based on the 2020-2024 climatology, not this year's actual weather.

Month-by-month

Month Temp °C Feels °C Rain days Rain h Rain h/day Humidity Wind km/h Sun h UV Interest Score
Jan 2–4 -1 14 169 12.1 85% 31 71 — Quiet 3
Feb 2–5 0 14 152 10.9 82% 32 106 1 Quiet 3
Mar 2–7 2 10 108 10.8 75% 26 178 2 Quiet 5
Apr 4–10 6 9 95 10.6 65% 26 240 3 Quiet 6
May 9–15 12 11 115 10.5 64% 24 292 4 Quiet 7
Jun 14–20 18 9 92 10.2 64% 22 303 5 Quiet 8
Jul 15–20 19 14 161 11.5 67% 25 291 4 Quiet 7
Aug 15–21 20 12 136 11.3 66% 22 256 4 Peak 8
Sep 13–18 16 10 104 10.4 69% 24 214 3 Moderate 7
Oct 10–13 10 15 161 10.7 79% 29 138 1 Moderate 5
Nov 6–9 4 11 131 11.9 83% 27 73 — Busy 4
Dec 2–5 0 14 180 12.9 86% 28 43 — Moderate 3

UV Index in Malmö by Month

UV index in Malmö peaks at 5 (moderate) in June, dropping to 0 (low) in January.

Best months in detail

June

8/10

14–20°C (feels 18°C) · 9 rain days (92h) · 303 sun hours · 64% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 5 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (high)

August

8/10

15–21°C (feels 20°C) · 12 rain days (136h) · 256 sun hours · 66% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 4 (moderate)

September

7/10

13–18°C (feels 16°C) · 10 rain days (104h) · 214 sun hours · 69% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 3 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 4 (moderate)

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January

3/10

2–4°C (feels -1°C) · 14 rain days (169h) · 71 sun hours · 85% humidity · Quiet crowd

February

3/10

2–5°C (feels 0°C) · 14 rain days (152h) · 106 sun hours · 82% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 1 (low)

March

5/10

2–7°C (feels 2°C) · 10 rain days (108h) · 178 sun hours · 75% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low)

April

6/10

4–10°C (feels 6°C) · 9 rain days (95h) · 240 sun hours · 65% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 3 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 4 (moderate)

May

7/10

9–15°C (feels 12°C) · 11 rain days (115h) · 292 sun hours · 64% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 4 (moderate)

July

7/10

15–20°C (feels 19°C) · 14 rain days (161h) · 291 sun hours · 67% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 4 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (moderate)

October

5/10

10–13°C (feels 10°C) · 15 rain days (161h) · 138 sun hours · 79% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 1 (low)

November

4/10

6–9°C (feels 4°C) · 11 rain days (131h) · 73 sun hours · 83% humidity · Busy crowd

December

3/10

2–5°C (feels 0°C) · 14 rain days (180h) · 43 sun hours · 86% humidity · Moderate crowd

Frequently asked questions about visiting Malmö

When is the best time to visit Malmö?

June is the highest-scoring month (8/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 14–20°C (9 rainy days). The top three months by score are June, August, September.

What is the worst time to visit Malmö?

December is the lowest-scoring month (3/10). Typical conditions: 2–5°C (14 rainy days).

When are crowds lowest in Malmö?

Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in January and peaks in August. Interest tracks both in-trip visitors and lead-time planners, so treat it as a "destination is on people's minds" signal rather than literal arrivals.

Which months in Malmö have good weather but fewer tourists?

June (climate 8/10, crowd index 7) and May (climate 7/10, crowd index 8) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.

What is the UV index in Malmö by month?

UV peaks at 5 (moderate) in June and is lowest in January at 0 (low). Monthly peak values: Jan —, Feb 1, Mar 2, Apr 3, May 4, Jun 5, Jul 4, Aug 4, Sep 3, Oct 1, Nov —, Dec —.

What is the UV index in Malmö in June?

June is the peak UV month in Malmö, with a daily-peak UV index of 5 (moderate). Standard sun protection — sunglasses and light SPF — is recommended.

How high can UV get in Malmö on the sunniest days?

Most days look like the monthly average, but on the sunniest ~1 in 10 days UV climbs higher than the mean suggests. June is the worst case: typical days average UV 5 (moderate), but the top 10% of days reach UV 6 (high) — and even higher. Months where the sunniest days routinely exceed the typical reading: April, June, July, September. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.

Is air quality in Malmö bad for travelers?

PM2.5 (fine-particle pollution) exceeds the WHO sensitive-group guideline (15 µg/m³) in 1 month: March. The worst month is March with a typical-day mean of 11 µg/m³ (moderate); on the worst 10% of days PM2.5 reaches 22 µg/m³ (unhealthy for sensitive) and higher. People with asthma, heart conditions, or sensitive children may want to avoid these months or limit outdoor activity. Source: CAMS via Open-Meteo.