August weather forecastMalmö, Sweden

August

Weather in August

August in Malmö continues the enjoyable summer weather, although with a slight reduction in temperatures as compared to July. The daylight hours taper off gradually, hinting at the impending arrival of fall. Seaside activities remain popular as the sea temperature remains high. It's interesting to note that August records a high temperature just below July's at 22.2°C (72°F). This month gives the last call for summer festivities before the shift in season.

Temperature

Malmö, Sweden, registers an average high-temperature of a pleasant 22.2°C (72°F) with the arrival of August, showing minor deviation from the preceding month. Throughout the month of August, Malmö witnesses an average low-temperature of 13.5°C (56.3°F).

Rainfall

In Malmö, during August, the rain falls for 13 days and regularly aggregates up to 58mm (2.28") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Malmö, there are 170 rainfall days, and 602mm (23.7") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

August is the month with the warmest seawater in Malmö, Sweden, with an average sea temperature of 17.7°C (63.9°F).
Note: In water with a temperature of 17.7°C (63.9°F), most people do not enjoy swimming. As the temperature descends from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F), breathing becomes increasingly difficult to control.

Daylight

In Malmö, the average length of the day in August is 14h and 59min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:15 and sunset at 21:13. On the last day of August, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 20:04 CEST.

Sunshine

In August, the average sunshine in Malmö is 7.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in August in Malmö, Sweden, is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: In August, the maximum UV index of 5 translates into these guidelines:
Be vigilant - Suggestions to stave off sun damage are provided. To protect against the Sun's most potent rays, avoid direct exposure around midday. Loose clothes with a tight weave are optimal for safeguarding yourself against the Sun's rays.

Updated: Jan 24, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

In August, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Malmö are 22.2°C (72°F) and 13.5°C (56.3°F) respectively.

In Malmö, Sweden, in August, it is raining for 13 days, with typically 58mm (2.28") of accumulated precipitation.

With an average sea temperature of 17.7°C (63.9°F), August is the month with the warmest seawater in Malmö.

In Malmö, Sweden, the average seawater temperature in August is 17.7°C (63.9°F). For swimming, a surface water temperature of 17.7°C (63.9°F) is not enjoyable for the majority. It is not considered safe, as controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as water temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F).

In August, the average day length in Malmö is 14h and 59min.

On the first day of August, sunrise is at 05:15 and sunset at 21:13. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:12 and sunset at 20:04 CEST.

In August, the average sunshine duration in Malmö, Sweden, is 7.5h.

In August, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Average high temperature

23.2°C

22.2°C

18.5°C

Average low temperature

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average UV index

Average temperature in August
Malmö, Sweden

Average high temperature in August: 22.2°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (23.2°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (2.6°C).

Average low temperature in August: 13.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (13.7°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average low temperature) are January and February (-1.6°C).

Average rainfall in August
Malmö, Sweden

Average rainfall in August: 57.6mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is November (61.4mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (29.8mm).

Average rainfall days in August
Malmö, Sweden

Average rainfall days in August: 13 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are January, November and December (17 days).
The months with the least rainy days are April, May and June (12 days).

Average sea temperature in August
Malmö, Sweden

Average sea temperature in August: 17.7°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (17.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (2.4°C).

Average daylight in August /
Average sunshine in August
Malmö, Sweden

Average daylight in August: 15h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 12min).

Average sunshine in August: 7h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 8h and 54min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 0h and 54min).