AI-generatedMalmö at a glance
- Best time
- May – Sep
- Warmest month
- Jul · 21°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 18.0°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,750 h
- Rain a year
- 601 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 10 m
Climate in Malmö
Malmö has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 21 °C, while January is the coolest at 3 °C. With around 1,750 hours of sunshine a year, Malmö is moderately sunny; May is the sunniest month with 8.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: May – September
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 8°
- Midday, 13:00: about 12°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 12°
- Evening, 20:00: about 10°
- Night, 23:00: about 9°
07:3618:11
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:13–08:27 · evening 17:20–18:34
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:59–07:13 · evening 18:34–18:48
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Malmö in October?
In October, Malmö is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 12.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 59 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Malmö.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 35 min07:36 – 18:11
- UV index
- 1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 25 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 70 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Stockholm
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %41 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %3 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %46 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Malmö
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 11.2 – 13.2 °C
Swimming season: Never above 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Malmö ranges from 2.6 °C in February to 18.0 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. From October to January the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 16.6 and 19.4 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 3.5° | 2.2° | 4.7° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 2.6° | 1.2° | 3.8° | cold |
| MarchMar | 3.3° | 1.5° | 4.5° | cold |
| AprilApr | 5.9° | 4.8° | 7.1° | cold |
| MayMay | 10.1° | 8.8° | 11.6° | cold |
| JuneJun | 14.5° | 13.2° | 16.2° | cold |
| JulyJul | 17.2° | 15.1° | 19.1° | fresh |
| AugustAug | 18.0° | 16.6° | 19.4° | fresh |
| SeptemberSep | 15.8° | 14.3° | 17.3° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 12.3° | 11.2° | 13.2° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 8.9° | 8.1° | 10.2° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 5.6° | 4.1° | 6.8° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Malmö
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 3.2 of 10.6 hours of daylight in Malmö, 30 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 18 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Malmö
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 1 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 7).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 100 min
- Fair skin
- over 2 h
- Light brown skin
- over 2 h
- Olive skin
- over 2 h
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Malmö: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Malmö has about 12 rainy days with 59 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Malmö
How breezy and how cloudy Malmö is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Malmö typically peaks at 25 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting, and here it gets there all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 70 % of the sky over Malmö: mostly cloudy, with about 3.2 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Snow in Malmö
Snow is possible in Malmö, but no month makes it likely: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Malmö.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Malmö
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 8°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (−1°), the warmest in August (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 14 | 3° | −1° | 3.5° | 1.5 h | 11 | 51 |
| FebruaryFeb | 18 | 4° | −1° | 2.6° | 2.2 h | 10 | 43 |
| MarchMar | 24 | 6° | 0° | 3.3° | 4.4 h | 9 | 39 |
| AprilApr | 48 | 11° | 4° | 5.9° | 6.8 h | 9 | 34 |
| MayMay | 72 | 16° | 8° | 10.1° | 8.1 h | 10 | 44 |
| JuneJun | 84 | 19° | 12° | 14.5° | 8.1 h | 10 | 55 |
| JulyJul | 80 | 21° | 15° | 17.2° | 8.0 h | 12 | 61 |
| AugustAug | 78 | 21° | 15° | 18.0° | 7.1 h | 11 | 68 |
| SeptemberSep | 73 | 17° | 12° | 15.8° | 5.3 h | 9 | 49 |
| OctoberOct | 35 | 12° | 8° | 12.3° | 3.2 h | 12 | 59 |
| NovemberNov | 14 | 7° | 4° | 8.9° | 1.6 h | 11 | 48 |
| DecemberDec | 14 | 4° | 1° | 5.6° | 1.0 h | 11 | 51 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
55.61° N, 13.00° E · 10 m · Europe/Stockholm
Best time to visit Malmö
The best time to visit Malmö is from May to September. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 18.0 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to September. The wettest month is August with 68 mm of precipitation.
Malmö through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Malmö in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 6–16 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Malmö in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 19–21 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Malmö in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 7–17 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 3 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Malmö in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 3–4 °C by day
- Sea 4 °C
- 2 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Malmö for you.
Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Malmö
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Malmö: score 84 against 35. In June, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 2 °C warmer in June. June has 2 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 35 | 84better |
| Day high | 12° | 19° |
| Night low | 8° | 12° |
| Sea | 12.3° | 14.5° |
| Sunshine | 3.2 h | 8.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 12 | 10better |
| Rainfall | 59 mm | 55 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Snow
Jan – Feb
Snow on 2 or more days
Malmö month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
14January3° · Sea 4° · 2 h
In January, Malmö is freezing cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sea averages 3.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 11 days, totalling 51 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Malmö.
Malmö in January18February4° · Sea 3° · 2 h
In February, Malmö is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sea averages 2.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 10 days, totalling 43 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Malmö.
Malmö in February24March6° · Sea 3° · 4 h
In March, Malmö is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sea averages 3.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 39 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Malmö.
Malmö in March48April11° · Sea 6° · 7 h
In April, Malmö is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 5.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 34 mm. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Malmö.
Malmö in April72May16° · Sea 10° · 8 h
In May, Malmö is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 10.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 44 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Malmö.
Malmö in May84June19° · Sea 15° · 8 h
In June, Malmö is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 14.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 55 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Malmö.
Malmö in June80July21° · Sea 17° · 8 h
In July, Malmö is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 17.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 61 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Malmö.
Malmö in July78August21° · Sea 18° · 7 h
In August, Malmö is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 18.0 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 68 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Malmö.
Malmö in August73September17° · Sea 16° · 5 h
In September, Malmö is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 15.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 49 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Malmö.
Malmö in September35October12° · Sea 12° · 3 h
In October, Malmö is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 12.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 59 mm in total. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Malmö.
Malmö in October14November7° · Sea 9° · 2 h
In November, Malmö is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 8.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 48 mm in total. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Malmö.
Malmö in November14December4° · Sea 6° · 1 h
In December, Malmö is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 5.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 51 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Malmö.
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Malmö vs. Lund
In October the holiday weather in Malmö and Lund is about equally good (score 35 vs. 32). During the day it is about as warm in Lund as in Malmö.
| in October | Malmö | Lund |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 35 | 32 |
| Daytime high | 12° | 12° |
| Sea | 12° | – |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 12 | 12 |
| Best time | May – Sep | May – Sep |
Through the year
Sweden in October: the best places
In October, Malmö ranks 1 of 25 destinations in this country.
- MalmöThis page12°12°35
- 2Lund12°32
- 3Linköping10°26
- 4Uppsala9°25
- 5Växjö10°24
- 6Gothenburg11°12°24
- 7Jönköping10°24
- 8Västerås9°24
Planning a trip to Malmö
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Malmö in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Malmö has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 79) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 14).
- 41
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 10 °C by day
- Sea 5 °C
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
- 74
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 16 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 79
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- Sea 18 °C
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 35
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 12 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 3.2 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 14
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 4 °C by day
- Sea 5 °C
- 1.3 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 40 min
- Distance
- 1,000 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Malmö
When is the best time to visit Malmö?
The best time to visit Malmö is from May to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Malmö?
The sea temperature in Malmö ranges from 2.6 °C in February to 18.0 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Malmö in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 12.3 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Malmö?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 21 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at 3 °C.
When does it rain most in Malmö?
The wettest month is August with 68 mm of precipitation. The driest month is April with 34 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Malmö get?
Malmö gets around 1,750 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 8.1 hours a day; in December there are 1.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Malmö in?
Malmö uses the time zone Europe/Stockholm: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Malmö?
A nonstop flight from London to Malmö takes about 1 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,000 km.
Which school holidays are best for Malmö?
Malmö has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 79) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 14). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 41, May half-term 74, Summer holidays 79, October half-term 35, Christmas holidays 14.
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