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Ostrobothnia, Finland

Malax

Malax is a small town in Ostrobothnia, Finland, close to the sea. It has a population of about 5,456 (2023). The climate is classified as warm-summer humid continental (Köppen Dfb), with warm summers, cold winters and precipitation in every season.

Now10°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population5,456
Local time13:50
62.94° N, 21.57° EElevation 25 mUTC+2 · Eastern European Standard Time
The year in Malaxweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec16October
October: high / low8° / 2°
Rain this month69mm
Sea this month9°
Best timeJun–Aug

Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Malax at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month21°C

Average high in July

Coolest month-9°C

Average low in February

Wettest monthAugust

72 mm of rain

Driest monthApril

27 mm of rain

Warmest sea16°C

August

Monuments nearby4+

within 13 km

Weather in Malax

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
10°C

Cloudy · wind 23 km/h · humidity 75%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct11°7°
Mon26 Oct11°8°3.4 mm
Tue27 Oct12°6°0.6 mm
Wed28 Oct12°7°
Thu29 Oct10°6°
Fri30 Oct9°3°
Sat31 Oct4°-1°
Sun1 Nov6°2°
Mon2 Nov7°4°
Tue3 Nov7°4°

When to go to Malax

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score162828336074656450161417
High-2°-2°2°8°14°19°21°20°15°8°2°0°
Low-8°-9°-6°-1°4°9°12°11°7°2°-2°-6°
Rain (mm)423134273957757255696052
Wet days139109810141612151413
Sea1°0°0°1°5°10°15°16°13°9°5°3°

What's on in Malax

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Malax

All monuments

More museums: Iron Age Trail · Kvarkens Båtmuseum

Outdoors around Malax

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

ÖjbergetViewpoints
3.7 km
NäsetViewpoints
4.1 km
Åminne stugbyCamp sites
5.2 km
Viirikallion autiotupaMountain huts
12 km
ÖjbergetSki area · 1 km of pistes · 2 lifts
10 km

Nature around Malax

Nature in Finland

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Finland seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Malax

Eclipses and meteor showers

Towns and villages around Malax

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Malax from above

Getting to Malax

Vaasa AirportVAA
15 km
Umeå AirportUME
114 km
Kokkola-Pietarsaari AirportKOK
117 km
VaasaRailway station
18 km
Vaasan satamaterminaaliFerry port
16 km
Bergö färjanBergöfärjan
20 km

Places near Malax

Places with a climate like Malax

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Malax?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Malax.
What is the hottest month in Malax?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C.
What is the coldest month in Malax?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of -2°C and lows of -9°C.
What is the rainiest month in Malax?
August is the wettest month with about 72 mm of precipitation on 16 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Malax?
The sea is warmest in August at about 16°C and coolest in February at about 0°C.