Malmö weather in October

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Malmö, Sweden
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October in Malmö: cool, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit.

#7 of 12 months in Malmö · #978 of 1383 destinations to visit in October · comfort 67/100 (tier C)

Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Traveller notes on Malmö in October

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Malmö climate normals — October

Daytime high13°C / 55°F🙂 cool
Nighttime low9°C / 48°F
Sea temperature12°C / 54°F🥶 cold sea
Rainfall71 mm / 2.8 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days13 days
Humidity84%💦 very humid
Dew point9°C / 47°F
Sunshine5.5 h/day
Daylight10.4 h
Wind26 km/h / 16 mph
Air quality (US AQI)31🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

Crowds in Malmö in October

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.

BusyAutumn break in Sweden, school holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it(estimated)

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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.

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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 October — FAQ

Is October a good time to visit Malmö?
October in Malmö: cool, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Malmö on SeasonMap's comfort score (67/100).
What is the weather like in Malmö in October?
In October, Malmö averages a daily high of 13°C and a low of 8.7°C, with about 71.3 mm of rain over roughly 13.2 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Malmö in October?
Malmö has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 31 in October.

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