SeasonMapMalmö weather in December
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December in Malmö: cold, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Malmö · #1248 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 41/100 (tier F)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Malmö climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 4°C / 40°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 1°C / 34°F | |
| Sea temperature | 4°C / 40°F | 🥶 cold sea |
| Rainfall | 61 mm / 2.4 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 13 days | |
| Humidity | 88% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 0°C / 33°F | |
| Sunshine | 1.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 7.1 h | |
| Wind | 26 km/h / 16 mph | |
| Snowfall | 3.9 cm / 1.5 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 29 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Malmö in December
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 crowdsChristmas market season, Christmas 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).
Toughest weatherMalmö's weather peaks June–August.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Malmö in December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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Christmas market season
20 Nov – 23 Dec · usuallyChristmas & New YearCrowdedStalls on Gustav Adolfs torg and lights along Sodergatan from around the third week of November. The light goes by half three, which is rather the point of the whole exercise. 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 December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Malmö?
- December in Malmö: cold, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Malmö on SeasonMap's comfort score (41/100).
- What is the weather like in Malmö in December?
- In December, Malmö averages a daily high of 4.4°C and a low of 1.3°C, with about 61.3 mm of rain over roughly 12.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Malmö in December?
- Malmö has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 29 in December.
- Does it snow in Malmö in December?
- Malmö sees roughly 3.9 cm of snowfall in December.
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Similar destinations in Northern Europe — December
Within 300 km: Copenhagen's Christmas in Tivoli, julefrokost around 14 Nov – 3 Jan, and Hamburg's Winterdom on 6 Nov – 6 Dec.