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Malmo in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Malmo in March 2025

OK Weather
Cool
☁️
Cloudy
🌊
Cold water
March could be a good time to visit Malmo, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +6°C, and there are typically 3 sunny days in March. However, expect about 11 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 37 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+6°C
Avg. max. temperature
-19°C
Min.
+17°C
Max.
37 mm
Total precipitation
82%
Avg. humidity
5 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
11 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Malmo has OK weather in March.

Average temperature in Malmo in March

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

The expected average maximum temperature in March is +7°C with a maximum of +13°C and a minimum of -7°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 30% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +6°C to +12°C.

Is Malmo warm or cold in March?

Malmo is typically cool in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +3°C to +6°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from -1°C to 0°C.

Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

Take a look at how March is compared to other months in Malmo:

Water temperature in Malmo in March

Water in Malmo in March is Cold. It varies from 0°C to +5°C, with an average of +2°C. This is almost similar to the air temperature, which averages +6°C.

The water temperature in March is one of the coldest 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 March?

We would not recommend swimming in Malmo in March, the water is very cold (+2°C on average). Consider swimming only if you are an experienced cold-water swimmer with proper gear.
🦭
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
You will need a full-body wetsuit, cap, gloves, a warm change of clothes, and a hot drink ready for after your swim.

Climate in Malmo in March

Malmo weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+3°C+6°C+11°C
Min. temperature
-20°C-19°C-6°C
Max. temperature
+13°C+17°C+25°C
Rainfall
29 mm37 mm39 mm
Wind
5 m/s5 m/s4 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+2°C+2°C+6°C
Humidity
85%82%75%
Air pressure
1013 HPa1012 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
234
Cloudy days
121211
Rainy days
71113
Snowy days
761

March weather is still as ok as in February. It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +3°C to +6°C during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 29 mm to 37 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 85% to 82%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 5 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 2 to 3.

April brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Malmo is gradually increasing during March, going from 1 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Malmo based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in March is about 60 mm, with a 52% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 10 mm, which is considered light rain. March is a pretty wet month with over 16 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, 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.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during March in Malmo based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in March is about 9 mm, with a 0% chance of snow on a typical day.

Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last March in Malmo?

This is the weather in Malmo in March 2023:
1 March
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+6°C
2 March
☀️
+7°C
3 March
☁️
+6°C
4 March
☀️
+4°C
5 March
☀️
+4°C
6 March
☁️
+4°C
7 March
☁️
+4°C
8 March
☀️
+3°C
9 March
☁️
+4°C
10 March
☁️
+4°C
11 March
☁️
+4°C
12 March
☁️
+5°C
13 March
🌧️
+11°C
14 March
☁️
+10°C
15 March
☁️
+6°C
16 March
☁️
+6°C
17 March
☁️
+8°C
18 March
🌧️
+10°C
19 March
☁️
+10°C
20 March
🌧️
+8°C
21 March
☁️
+8°C
22 March
🌧️
+10°C
23 March
🌧️
+12°C
24 March
☀️
+13°C
25 March
🌧️
+10°C
26 March
☁️
+8°C
27 March
☁️
+5°C
28 March
☀️
+5°C
29 March
☁️
+8°C
30 March
🌧️
+9°C
31 March
☁️
+12°C
In March 2023 Malmo had 7 sunny days, 17 cloudy days, and 7 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +7°C, with an absolute maximum of +13°C and a minimum of +3°C. The average humidity was 83%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 36%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in March?

Climate Change over Years

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

The climate in Malmo in March 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 March:

Is March a good time to visit Malmo?

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

Can you sunbathe in Malmo in March?

Not really, March is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Can you swim in Malmo in March?

Swimming in Malmo in March is challenging and not recommended for inexperienced swimmers or without proper equipment and preparation.

Is Malmo rainy in March?

Malmo is usually dry in March. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Malmo in March?

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

Other cities in Sweden

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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.