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Skåne Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Skåne, Sweden in December.

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Simrishamn Malmö Lund Helsingborg

Are you planning a trip a to Skåne, Sweden in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Skåne in December

Skåne, Sweden is a region in Sweden. December in Skåne generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 4°C (39°F) in Stora Bökön to 6°C (43°F) in Brantevik. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C (37°F) in Brantevik and -1°C (30°F) in Stora Bökön.

For a closer look at conditions across Skåne, Sweden, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Broby with an average of 58 mm (2.3 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Mölle with 83 mm (3.3 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more limited in many areas during this month. Malmö receives about 32 hours of sunlight. For sunnier weather, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

Explore Skåne by month

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Best Places to Visit in Skåne in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Skåne.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Skåne

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Skåne, Sweden?

Temperature range in Skåne (December)

Precipitation variation in Skåne (December)

Malmö

In December Malmö generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
1°C (34°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
55 hours
32 hours
45 hours
Monthly rainfall
54 mm (2.1 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Malmö →

Simrishamn

In December Simrishamn generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
48 hours
32 hours
34 hours
Monthly rainfall
73 mm (2.9 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Simrishamn →

Lund

In December Lund generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
0°C (32°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly sun hours
55 hours
32 hours
45 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
56 mm (2.2 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Lund →

Helsingborg

In December Helsingborg generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
0°C (32°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
55 hours
40 hours
50 hours
Monthly rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
17 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Helsingborg →

Ystad

In December Ystad generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
1°C (34°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
55 hours
32 hours
45 hours
Monthly rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Ystad →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Skåne, in Sweden.

In our records: Sweden December extremes

Notable December records observed across cities in Sweden in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the coldest December daytime high in Sweden was -35°C (-31°F) in Porjus on December 20, 1986.

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Skåne in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Simrishamn 6°C (43°F) 2°C (36°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Malmö 6°C (43°F) 1°C (34°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Lund 5°C (41°F) 0°C (32°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Helsingborg 5°C (41°F) 0°C (32°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Ystad 6°C (43°F) 1°C (34°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Kivik 6°C (43°F) 2°C (36°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)

Skåne weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Skåne, Sweden in December?

Skåne, Sweden typically experiences poor weather in December, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Malmö average around 6°C (43°F), and temperatures drop to about 1°C (34°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Skåne, Sweden in December?

Daytime temperatures in Malmö peak at roughly 6°C (43°F) in December, dropping to about 1°C (34°F) overnight.

Does Skåne, Sweden get a lot of rain in December?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Skåne, Sweden during December, with Malmö averaging close to 59 mm (2.3 in).

Is December a Good Time to Visit Skåne, Sweden?

In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Skåne, Sweden with often poor weather in Malmö.

On average, the best time to visit Skåne, Sweden is in June, July and August with generally perfect weather in Malmö. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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We have much more information about the climate in Skåne.

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