There are definitely more pleasant months to visit Malmo rather than December, with an average high temperature of +39°F, and only 1 sunny days in total throughout the whole month. Pack for extremes to ensure that you are as comfortable as possible. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
December is usually the wettest month of the year in Malmo;
Average weather
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+39°F
Avg. max. temperature
-11°F
Min.
+54°F
Max.
51 mm
Total precipitation
88%
Avg. humidity
5 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
12 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Malmo has uncomfortable weather in December.
Average temperature in Malmo in December
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Malmo for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in December is +39°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +48°F during the day and a minimum of +19°F at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 38% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +30°F to +41°F.
Is Malmo warm or cold in December?
Malmo is typically chill in December.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +45°F to +39°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +37°F to +32°F.
Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
December is one of the coolest months in Malmo, here is the comparison with other months:
Water temperature in Malmo in December
Water in Malmo in December is Cold. It varies from +38°F to +46°F, with an average of +42°F.Note that the air temperature is lower than the water temperature, averaging around +39°F.
In December, water temperatures are average relative to the rest of the year:
The warmest water temperatures in Malmo are reached in August, when the average sea temperature rises to +64°F. The coldest water temperatures are in February, with an average of +36°F.
Can you swim in Malmo in December?
We would not recommend swimming in Malmo in December, the water is very cold (+42°F on average). Consider swimming only if you are an experienced cold-water swimmer with proper gear.
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Cold
Below +61°F
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Fresh
61°F - 70°F
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Comfortable
70°F - 77°F
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Warm
77°F - 82°F
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Very warm
+82°C and up
You will need a full-body wetsuit, cap, gloves, a warm change of clothes, and a hot drink ready for after your swim.
Climate in Malmo in December
Malmo weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
November
December
January
Avg. temperature
+45°F
+39°F
+37°F
Min. temperature
+3°F
-11°F
-8°F
Max. temperature
+63°F
+54°F
+52°F
Rainfall
55 mm
51 mm
41 mm
Wind
5 m/s
5 m/s
5 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+48°F
+42°F
+37°F
Humidity
86%
88%
87%
Air pressure
1011 HPa
1011 HPa
1012 HPa
Sunny days
2
1
2
Cloudy days
11
12
12
Rainy days
15
12
9
Snowy days
2
6
8
December weather is still as bad as in November.It’s getting colder in December. From +45°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +39°F.As December arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 55 mm to 51 mm.Humidity rises from 86% to 88%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 5 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 2 sunny days in November to 1 in December.
January brings much the same weather, it remains bad.
Wind speed in Malmo in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 10 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Malmo is gradually increasing during December, going from 2 m/s to 6 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Malmo based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in December stands at 48%, leading to total precipitation of around 60 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 12 mm, which is considered light rain.December is a pretty wet month with over 15 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Malmo wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 61% chance of precipitation and 82 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 24% chance of precipitation and 29 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during December in Malmo based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in December is 3%, for a monthly total of around 8 mm.
December is one of the snowiest months in Malmo.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last December in Malmo?
This is the weather in Malmo in December 2023:
1 December
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+30°F
2 December
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+30°F
3 December
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+28°F
4 December
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+35°F
5 December
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+37°F
6 December
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+35°F
7 December
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+36°F
8 December
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+36°F
9 December
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+38°F
10 December
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+38°F
11 December
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+40°F
12 December
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+36°F
13 December
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+33°F
14 December
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+34°F
15 December
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+42°F
16 December
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+48°F
17 December
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+48°F
18 December
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+47°F
19 December
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+48°F
20 December
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+41°F
21 December
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+45°F
22 December
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+38°F
23 December
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+36°F
24 December
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+47°F
25 December
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+46°F
26 December
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+45°F
27 December
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+39°F
28 December
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+47°F
29 December
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+46°F
30 December
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+43°F
31 December
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+41°F
In December 2023 Malmo had 0 sunny days, 25 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +39°F, with an absolute maximum of +48°F and a minimum of +28°F. The average humidity was 89%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 70%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 13 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in December?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Malmo climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Malmo in December has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1987 (+49°F) and the highest in 2020 (+56°F). The driest year was 1996 with only 369 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2014 with 1052 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Malmo in December:
Is December a good time to visit Malmo?
There is never a bad time to go to Malmo, but the weather isn’t the best in December, so plan on enjoying the great indoor attractions of Malmo and pack for the extremes in weather.
Can you sunbathe in Malmo in December?
Not really, December is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Can you swim in Malmo in December?
Swimming in Malmo in December is challenging and not recommended for inexperienced swimmers or without proper equipment and preparation.
Is Malmo rainy in December?
Malmo is often rainy in December. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Malmo in December?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Malmo in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Malmo, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.