SeasonMapMalmö weather in May
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May in Malmö: cool, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#5 of 12 months in Malmö · #682 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 80/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Malmö climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 15°C / 59°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 7°C / 45°F | |
| Sea temperature | 11°C / 51°F | 🥶 cold sea |
| Rainfall | 41 mm / 1.6 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 10 days | |
| Humidity | 69% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 6°C / 43°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 16.3 h | |
| Wind | 23 km/h / 14 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 41 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Malmö in May
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.
BusyValborg and May Day, school holidays in 4 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).
Fair weatherMalmö's weather peaks June–August.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Malmö in May
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Holiday
Valborg and May Day
30 Apr – 1 MayNational holidayCrowdedClosuresBonfires and choirs on the evening of 30 April to see the winter off, then a public holiday on the first. The parks fill and a good share of the city drinks outdoors for the first time that year. 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 May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Malmö?
- May in Malmö: cool, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Malmö on SeasonMap's comfort score (80/100).
- What is the weather like in Malmö in May?
- In May, Malmö averages a daily high of 15°C and a low of 7.4°C, with about 40.6 mm of rain over roughly 10.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Malmö in May?
- Malmö has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 41 in May.
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Similar destinations in Northern Europe — May
Within 300 km: Copenhagen's Tivoli summer season on 27 Mar – 20 Sep, and Hamburg's Hafengeburtstag on 8–10 May.