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Malmo in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Malmo in December will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Malmo, based on historical data.
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December

Weather in Malmo in December 2024

Uncomfortable Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
If you are thinking of traveling to Malmo in December, think and plan carefully. The average daytime high temperature is usually around +39°F, and there are only about 1 sunny days in total throughout the whole month. Pack for extremes to ensure that you are as comfortable as possible. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • December is usually the wettest month of the year in Malmo;

Average weather

☀️
+39°F
Avg. max. temperature
-11°F
Min.
+54°F
Max.
51 mm
Total precipitation
87%
Avg. humidity
5 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
21 ⛅️
Cloudy
7 🌦
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 expected average maximum temperature in December is +37°F with a maximum of +50°F and a minimum of +12°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 29% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +39°F to +50°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:

Climate in Malmo in December

Malmo weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+45°F+39°F+37°F
Min. temperature
+3°F-11°F-8°F
Max. temperature
+63°F+54°F+50°F
Rainfall
54 mm51 mm40 mm
Wind
4 m/s5 m/s5 m/s
Humidity
86%87%86%
Air pressure
1011 HPa1010 HPa1011 HPa
Sunny days
212
Cloudy days
202121
Rainy days
775
Snowy days
123

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 54 mm to 51 mm. Humidity rises from 86% to 87%. Winds are stronger in comparison to November, going up from 4 m/s to 5 m/s on average. 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

Wind speed in Malmo in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Malmo is gradually decreasing during December, going from 2 m/s to 0 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
Typically, there is a 32% chance of rain on an average day in December, with total rainfall of approximately 41 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 10 mm, which is considered light rain. December is a pretty wet month with over 10 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 26% chance of precipitation and 81 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 14% chance of precipitation and 31 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during December in Malmo based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 3% chance of snow on an average day in December, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 9 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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+40°F
2 December
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+40°F
3 December
☁️
+36°F
4 December
☁️
+38°F
5 December
🌧️
+39°F
6 December
☁️
+37°F
7 December
🌨️
+36°F
8 December
☀️
+30°F
9 December
☁️
+33°F
10 December
☁️
+36°F
11 December
☁️
+32°F
12 December
☁️
+25°F
13 December
☁️
+33°F
14 December
☁️
+35°F
15 December
☀️
+32°F
16 December
☀️
+23°F
17 December
☀️
+31°F
18 December
☁️
+32°F
19 December
☁️
+40°F
20 December
☁️
+44°F
21 December
☁️
+44°F
22 December
☁️
+43°F
23 December
☁️
+43°F
24 December
☁️
+35°F
25 December
☁️
+42°F
26 December
☁️
+44°F
27 December
☀️
+40°F
28 December
☁️
+44°F
29 December
🌧️
+48°F
30 December
☁️
+44°F
31 December
☁️
+49°F
In December 2023 Malmo had 5 sunny days, 23 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +37°F, with an absolute maximum of +50°F and a minimum of +23°F. The average humidity was 88%, with a maximum of 96% and a minimum of 67%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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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 2010 (+31°F) and the highest in 2015 (+47°F). The driest year was 1981 with only 2 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2014 with 157 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.

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.

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Monthly weather in Malmo

Source of the data

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, 2022.

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.