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Malmo in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Malmo in May 2024

Good Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
Planning a trip to Malmo in May? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +61°F and approximately 5 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 7 rainy days and 49 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • May is usually the driest month of the year in Malmo

Average weather

☀️
+61°F
Avg. max. temperature
+30°F
Min.
+82°F
Max.
49 mm
Total precipitation
73%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
19 ⛅️
Cloudy
7 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Malmo has good weather in May.

Average temperature in Malmo in May

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

The expected average maximum temperature in May is +61°F with a maximum of +72°F and a minimum of +36°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +57°F to +57°F.

Is Malmo warm or cold in May?

Malmo is typically mild in May.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +52°F to +61°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +37°F to +45°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Malmo:

Climate in Malmo in May

Malmo weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+52°F+61°F+66°F
Min. temperature
+21°F+30°F+39°F
Max. temperature
+77°F+82°F+86°F
Rainfall
39 mm49 mm69 mm
Wind
4 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
75%73%74%
Air pressure
1012 HPa1013 HPa1012 HPa
Sunny days
554
Cloudy days
201918
Rainy days
578
Snowy days
000

May weather is still as good as in April. It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +52°F to +61°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 39 mm to 49 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 75% to 73%. Winds are calmer in comparison to April, going down from 4 m/s to 3 m/s on average. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 5 sunny days during the month.

June brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Malmo in May 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 May, going from 1 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Malmo based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 48% chance of rain on an average day in May, with total rainfall of approximately 64 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 14 mm, which is considered light rain. May 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 May 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.

How was the weather last May in Malmo?

This is the weather in Malmo in May 2023:
1 May
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+58°F
2 May
☁️
+58°F
3 May
☁️
+56°F
4 May
☁️
+55°F
5 May
☁️
+59°F
6 May
☁️
+61°F
7 May
☁️
+62°F
8 May
☁️
+62°F
9 May
☀️
+58°F
10 May
☁️
+65°F
11 May
☁️
+61°F
12 May
☁️
+61°F
13 May
🌧️
+57°F
14 May
☁️
+60°F
15 May
☁️
+63°F
16 May
☁️
+64°F
17 May
☁️
+62°F
18 May
☁️
+59°F
19 May
☁️
+72°F
20 May
☁️
+63°F
21 May
🌧️
+58°F
22 May
☁️
+62°F
23 May
☁️
+62°F
24 May
☁️
+63°F
25 May
☁️
+63°F
26 May
🌧️
+62°F
27 May
☁️
+58°F
28 May
☁️
+60°F
29 May
☁️
+62°F
30 May
🌧️
+59°F
31 May
🌧️
+58°F
In May 2023 Malmo had 1 sunny days, 25 cloudy days, and 5 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +61°F, with an absolute maximum of +72°F and a minimum of +55°F. The average humidity was 70%, with a maximum of 94% and a minimum of 39%. 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 May has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1996 (+56°F) and the highest in 2018 (+73°F). The driest year was 1989 with only 4 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2002 with 139 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Malmo in May:

Is May a good time to visit Malmo?

May is a really good time to go to Malmo. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Malmo.

Can you sunbathe in Malmo in May?

May has mild temperatures in Malmo. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Malmo rainy in May?

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

Is it sunny in Malmo in May?

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