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Malmö weather in May (Skåne, Sweden)

What should you pack for a trip to Malmö in May? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Malmö includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 17°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 7°C.

Precipitation

Malmö in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 50 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 12 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The month enjoys around 277 hours of sunshine, creating mostly sunny days with good weather conditions.

Average water temperature in May

The water temperature sits at a bone-chilling 9°C, making swimming virtually impossible for most visitors.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm, June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. If you're seeking pleasant, dry and sunny weather somewhere else in the world, our weather planner can help you explore other options.

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Malmö, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 7°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 17°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 9°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 40%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 50 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 68%  
SunshineSunshine 277 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 54%  

Where to go in Sweden in May

Find out more about the weather in Sweden and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Sweden, check out our Malmö's climate page.

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Malmö, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 9°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
5/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Malmö.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Sweden? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Sweden. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.