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Malmo in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Malmo in January 2025

Uncomfortable Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
If you are thinking of traveling to Malmo in January, think and plan carefully. The average daytime high temperature is usually around +37°F, and there are only about 2 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:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Malmo;

Average weather

☀️
+37°F
Avg. max. temperature
-8°F
Min.
+50°F
Max.
40 mm
Total precipitation
86%
Avg. humidity
5 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
21 ⛅️
Cloudy
5 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Malmo has uncomfortable weather in January.

Average temperature in Malmo in January

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Malmo for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in January is +41°F with a maximum of +48°F and a minimum of +27°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 50% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +46°F to +36°F.

Is Malmo warm or cold in January?

Malmo is typically chill in January.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +39°F to +37°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +32°F to +30°F.

Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

January is the coldest month in Malmo, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Malmo in January

Malmo weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+39°F+37°F+37°F
Min. temperature
-11°F-8°F-4°F
Max. temperature
+54°F+50°F+55°F
Rainfall
51 mm40 mm31 mm
Wind
5 m/s5 m/s5 m/s
Humidity
87%86%85%
Air pressure
1010 HPa1011 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
122
Cloudy days
212120
Rainy days
754
Snowy days
232

January weather is still as bad as in December. It’s getting colder in January. From +39°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +37°F. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 51 mm to 40 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 87% to 86%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 5 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in January, from 1 to 2.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in February as the weather gets better.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 2 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 increasing during January, going from 1 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Malmo based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 39% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 38 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 15 mm, which is considered light rain. January is a pretty wet month with over 12 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how January 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 January in Malmo based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in January, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 2 mm.

January is one of the snowiest months in Malmo.

Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last January in Malmo?

This is the weather in Malmo in January 2023:
1 January
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+47°F
2 January
🌧️
+48°F
3 January
☁️
+46°F
4 January
🌧️
+44°F
5 January
☁️
+40°F
6 January
☀️
+35°F
7 January
☁️
+37°F
8 January
☁️
+38°F
9 January
☁️
+38°F
10 January
☀️
+40°F
11 January
☁️
+36°F
12 January
☁️
+44°F
13 January
☁️
+47°F
14 January
☀️
+47°F
15 January
☁️
+38°F
16 January
☁️
+43°F
17 January
☀️
+44°F
18 January
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+42°F
19 January
☁️
+41°F
20 January
☀️
+37°F
21 January
☀️
+39°F
22 January
☁️
+38°F
23 January
☁️
+44°F
24 January
☁️
+42°F
25 January
☁️
+43°F
26 January
☁️
+43°F
27 January
☁️
+46°F
28 January
☀️
+42°F
29 January
🌧️
+47°F
30 January
☀️
+45°F
31 January
☁️
+36°F
In January 2023 Malmo had 8 sunny days, 20 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +41°F, with an absolute maximum of +48°F and a minimum of +36°F. The average humidity was 82%, with a maximum of 94% and a minimum of 47%. The average wind speed was 2 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 January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1987 (+28°F) and the highest in 2020 (+45°F). The driest year was 2006 with only 2 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2010 with 0 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Malmo in January:

Is January a good time to visit Malmo?

There is never a bad time to go to Malmo, but the weather isn’t the best in January, so plan on enjoying the great indoor attractions of Malmo and pack for the extremes in weather.

Can you sunbathe in Malmo in January?

Not really, January is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Malmo rainy in January?

Malmo is usually dry in January. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Malmo in January?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Malmo in January, 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.