Malmö Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
This page shows both the average monthly rainfall and the number of rainy days in Malmö, Skåne, Sweden. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages. Let's now guide you through the details for a complete overview.
Generally, Malmö has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 698 mm of rain/snowfall annually.
Monthly Precipitation Levels
The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm)
The amount of precipitation varies moderately throughout the year. The wettest month, August, sees around 76 mm of rainfall, perfect for those who enjoy a bit of rain now and then. The driest month, April, still receives a respectable 44 mm of rainfall.
August, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°C. The city receives 235 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 12°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Malmö Temperature page.
Annual Precipitation in Sweden
The map below shows the annual precipitation across Sweden. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide
Malmö’s average annual precipitation is 698 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:
Athens, Greece, receives an average annual precipitation of 400 mm, making it one of the drier Mediterranean climates with rainfall mostly in winter.
Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 1000 mm of annual rainfall, mostly in the summer.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual precipitation is 1528 mm, with significant summer rains due to typhoon season.
Mumbai, India, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1860 mm of annual rainfall, with the majority of precipitation happening during the monsoon season from June to September.
How is Precipitation Measured?
Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.
Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.
Interesting weather facts
- "Ginger" was the longest-lasting Atlantic tropical storm, which spun around the open ocean for 28 days in 1971.
- The world's largest snowflake was recorded in the Guinness Book of Records, at 38 cm wide and 20 cm thick. The snowflake fell at Fort Keogh, Montana, USA, on 28 January 1887.
- The greatest snowfall recorded was on Mt. Rainier, Washington State, USA—over 31.5 meters fell during the winter of 1972.
For more detailed information about Malmö’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Malmö Climate page.
Current rainfall in Malmö
