Malmö Sunshine Hours by Month

When exploring climate, sunlight hours tell an important story. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Malmö, Skåne, Sweden. This average is based on long-term data collected between 1990 and 2020.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Malmö, timing is key. In May, you can enjoy up to 277 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 32 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1920 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Malmö, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.2 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.1 hours per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 54% of the time during the day in May, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 1%.

Malmö enjoys an average of 1920 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

The city of Rome, Italy, experiences 2470 hours of sunshine annually, adding to its charm as a year-round tourist destination.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual sunshine is 1930 hours, with sunny periods between rainy seasons.

August, Malmö’s wettest month, receives 68 mm (2.7 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°C (73°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 12°C (54°F).

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Malmö Precipitation page.