SeasonMapMalmö weather in August
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August in Malmö: nice, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#3 of 12 months in Malmö · #312 of 1383 destinations to visit in August · comfort 88/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Malmö climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 21°C / 70°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 15°C / 58°F | |
| Sea temperature | 17°C / 63°F | 🧊 bracing |
| Rainfall | 67 mm / 2.6 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 11 days | |
| Humidity | 78% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 14°C / 57°F | |
| Sunshine | 11 h/day | |
| Daylight | 15 h | |
| Wind | 20 km/h / 12 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 39 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Malmö in August
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Peak crowdsMalmofestivalen, Summer holidays in Sweden, school holidays in 7 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Malmö's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Best weatherMalmö's weather peaks June–August.
August includes Malmofestivalen.
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What's on in Malmö in August
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Festival
Malmofestivalen
5–20 Aug · usuallyMajor festivalCrowdedA week of free music and food stalls run by the city across the central squares and parks, going since 1985. It is the busiest the centre gets all year and it costs nothing to walk into. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Malmö — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Malmö in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Malmö?
- August in Malmö: nice, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Malmö on SeasonMap's comfort score (88/100).
- What is the weather like in Malmö in August?
- In August, Malmö averages a daily high of 21.3°C and a low of 14.6°C, with about 66.6 mm of rain over roughly 11.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Malmö in August?
- Malmö has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 39 in August.
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Similar destinations in Northern Europe — August
Within 300 km: Copenhagen's Tivoli summer season on 27 Mar – 20 Sep, and Hamburg's Alster and pool season around 15 May – 10 Sep.