Malmö Opera

Theater Modern opera house and cultural venue in Malmö

Malmö Opera sits on Malmö’s waterfront and stages opera, ballet and musicals; the house plays a central role in the city’s performing-arts scene.

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Malmö Opera
Stortorget 6, 211 22 Malmö, Sweden
55.5961, 12.9964
Box office hours vary; performance schedule varies by season (check theatre site)
Ticketed performances vary; single tickets typically SEK 100-450 depending on seat and performance

How to Get to Malmö Opera #

Located in central Malmö near the city centre and Malmö Central Station; a 10-15 minute walk from the station or a short tram/bus ride. Ample bike parking nearby.

Tips for Visiting Malmö Opera #

  • Book popular opera and ballet performances in advance, especially during festival weeks.
  • Check for guided backstage tours - they give insight into the theatre's 20th-century redesign and stage mechanics.
  • Arrive early to enjoy the waterfront views from the entrance plaza and nearby cafés.

Best Time to Visit Malmö Opera #

Visit during the autumn/winter season for full opera programming; buy tickets in advance for headline productions.

Autumn-Winter
September-March · -2-8°C
Main indoor performance season with opera, ballet and concerts; book ahead for popular shows.
Spring-Summer
April-August · 8-20°C
Fewer headline performances but outdoor events and festivals nearby.

Weather & Climate near Malmö Opera #

Climate

Malmö Opera's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -2°C to 22°C. Moderate rainfall (576 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 38 Good
Best Time to Visit
MayJuneJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
30°
Warmest Month
-13°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

36 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

47 mm
Rainfall
5.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
7.6h daylight

February

February is the coolest month with highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

38 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

30 mm
Rainfall
5.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.4h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

48 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

42 mm
Rainfall
5.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

66 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

35 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
14.0h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
16°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

40 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
16.0h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° 20°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

52 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
17.1h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
14° 22°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

55 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
16.6h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
13° 21°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

49 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
High
14.8h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with 60 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

68 Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
10° 17°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

60 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
12.6h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

55 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
10.3h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

46 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

55 mm
Rainfall
5.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
8.1h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
92%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

56 mm
Rainfall
5.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.0
UV Index
Low
6.9h daylight

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