SeasonMapMalmö weather in January
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January in Malmö: cold, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Malmö · #1245 of 1383 destinations to visit in January · comfort 41/100 (tier F)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Malmö climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 4°C / 40°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 0°C / 32°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 0°C / 32°F | |
| Sea temperature | 4°C / 38°F | 🥶 cold sea |
| Rainfall | 62 mm / 2.4 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 12 days | |
| Humidity | 88% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 1°C / 33°F | |
| Sunshine | 2.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 7.8 h | |
| Wind | 27 km/h / 17 mph | |
| Snowfall | 6.7 cm / 2.6 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 27 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Malmö in January
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.
BusyChristmas 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 around July.
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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 January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Malmö?
- January 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 January?
- In January, Malmö averages a daily high of 4.3°C and a low of 0°C, with about 61.7 mm of rain over roughly 11.7 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Malmö in January?
- Malmö has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 27 in January.
- Does it snow in Malmö in January?
- Malmö sees roughly 6.7 cm of snowfall in January.
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Similar destinations in Northern Europe — January
Within 300 km: Copenhagen's Christmas in Tivoli, julefrokost around 14 Nov – 3 Jan.