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Malmo in August: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Malmo in August and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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August

Weather in Malmo in August 2025

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
🌊
Fresh water
August could be a good time to visit Malmo, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +21°C, and there are typically 3 sunny days in August. However, expect about 19 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 82 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • August is usually the hottest month of the year in Malmo;

Average weather

☀️
+21°C
Avg. max. temperature
+6°C
Min.
+31°C
Max.
82 mm
Total precipitation
77%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
19 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Malmo has OK weather in August.

Average temperature in Malmo in August

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Malmo for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in August is +21°C with a maximum of +25°C and a minimum of +9°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 19% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +21°C to +18°C.

Is Malmo warm or cold in August?

Malmo is typically mild in August.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +21°C to +21°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +13°C to +13°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

August is the hottest month in Malmo, here is the comparison with other months:

Water temperature in Malmo in August

Water in Malmo in August is Fresh. It varies from +15°C to +20°C, with an average of +18°C. This is almost similar to the air temperature, which averages +21°C.

The water temperature in August is one of the warmest of the entire year:

The warmest water temperatures in Malmo are reached in August, when the average sea temperature rises to +18°C. The coldest water temperatures are in February, with an average of +2°C.

Can you swim in Malmo in August?

Water temperature (+18°C) in Malmo in August might be suited for short swims and acclimatized swimmers might find it refreshing.
🦭
Cold
Below +16°C
🏄‍♂️
Fresh
16°C - 21°C
🏊
Comfortable
21°C - 25°C
👙
Warm
25°C - 28°C
🔥
Very warm
+28°C and up
Think of bringing a full-body or shorty wetsuit (3mm-5mm thickness) to provide insulation and maintain body heat.

Climate in Malmo in August

Malmo weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
JulyAugustSeptember
Avg. temperature
+21°C+21°C+17°C
Min. temperature
+5°C+6°C-1°C
Max. temperature
+31°C+31°C+26°C
Rainfall
72 mm82 mm62 mm
Wind
4 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+18°C+18°C+16°C
Humidity
75%77%81%
Air pressure
1012 HPa1012 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
432
Cloudy days
9911
Rainy days
181917
Snowy days
000

August weather is still as ok as in July. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +21°C for average maximum temperature during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 72 mm to 82 mm. Humidity rises from 75% to 77%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 4 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 4 sunny days in July to 3 in August.

September brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Malmo in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Malmo is gradually decreasing during August, going from 3 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Malmo based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in August is about 112 mm, with a 61% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 20 mm, which is considered light rain. August is a pretty wet month with over 19 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
August is one of the rainiest months in Malmo, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Malmo wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 61% chance of precipitation and 82 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 24% chance of precipitation and 29 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last August in Malmo?

This is the weather in Malmo in August 2023:
1 August
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+21°C
2 August
☁️
+20°C
3 August
🌧️
+21°C
4 August
☁️
+20°C
5 August
☁️
+19°C
6 August
🌧️
+18°C
7 August
🌧️
+15°C
8 August
☁️
+19°C
9 August
☁️
+16°C
10 August
☁️
+18°C
11 August
☁️
+20°C
12 August
☁️
+22°C
13 August
☀️
+22°C
14 August
☁️
+24°C
15 August
☁️
+25°C
16 August
☁️
+21°C
17 August
☁️
+22°C
18 August
☁️
+23°C
19 August
☁️
+23°C
20 August
☀️
+23°C
21 August
☁️
+23°C
22 August
☁️
+24°C
23 August
☁️
+23°C
24 August
☁️
+22°C
25 August
☁️
+24°C
26 August
☁️
+21°C
27 August
☁️
+20°C
28 August
☁️
+21°C
29 August
☁️
+19°C
30 August
☁️
+21°C
31 August
🌧️
+18°C
In August 2023 Malmo had 2 sunny days, 24 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +21°C, with an absolute maximum of +25°C and a minimum of +15°C. The average humidity was 83%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 54%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Malmo climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Malmo in August has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1987 (+9°C) and the highest in 2020 (+13°C). The driest year was 1996 with only 369 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2014 with 1052 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Malmo in August:

Is August a good time to visit Malmo?

It’s always a good time to visit Malmo, but the weather is changeable in August, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Malmo in August?

August has mild temperatures in Malmo. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Can you swim in Malmo in August?

In general, you can swim in Malmo in August, if you want to, at an average water temperature of +18°C. But it will feel quite cool, and some precautions are necessary to ensure your comfort and safety.

Is Malmo rainy in August?

Malmo is often rainy in August. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Malmo in August?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Malmo in August, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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Monthly weather in Malmo

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Malmo, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.