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Weather in January in Skåne

Planning a getaway to Skåne this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What is the weather like in Skåne in January?

Skåne is a region in Sweden. January in Skåne generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. January falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 4°C and nighttime temperatures around -1°C in Malmö. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Tomelilla with an average of 56 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Mölle with 72 mm.

Average sunshine

Malmö experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 45 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit days

For a closer look at January's conditions in Skåne, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Skåne's yearly weather, check out our Skåne climate page.

Where to go in Skåne in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Skåne on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Skåne?

Malmö

In January Malmö generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Malmö
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   December December
<<  
6°C 
1°C 
32 hours 
59 mm 
17 days 
poor 
January January
4°C 
-1°C 
45 hours 
57 mm 
17 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
5°C 
-1°C 
66 hours 
52 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Malmö

Simrishamn

In January Simrishamn generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Simrishamn
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   December December
<<  
6°C 
2°C 
32 hours 
72 mm 
17 days 
poor 
January January
5°C 
1°C 
34 hours 
62 mm 
18 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
4°C 
0°C 
55 hours 
59 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Simrishamn

Lund

In January Lund generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Lund
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   December December
<<  
5°C 
-0°C 
32 hours 
61 mm 
17 days 
poor 
January January
4°C 
-2°C 
45 hours 
59 mm 
17 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
4°C 
-2°C 
66 hours 
55 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Lund

Helsingborg

In January Helsingborg generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Helsingborg
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   December December
<<  
5°C 
0°C 
40 hours 
66 mm 
17 days 
poor 
January January
4°C 
-1°C 
50 hours 
62 mm 
17 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
4°C 
-1°C 
65 hours 
57 mm 
12 days 
poor 
Climate in Helsingborg

Ystad

In January Ystad generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -0°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Ystad
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly snow/rainfall precipitationSnow/rainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   December December
<<  
6°C 
1°C 
32 hours 
64 mm 
17 days 
poor 
January January
4°C 
-0°C 
45 hours 
58 mm 
17 days 
poor 
February   >> February
>>  
4°C 
-1°C 
66 hours 
54 mm 
13 days 
poor 
Climate in Ystad

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Is January the best time to visit Skåne?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Skåne due to the typically poor weather in Malmö.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July and August offering mostly 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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