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Myllyrannan ruukki
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Lamminaho House
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Nimisjärvi
Nimisjärvi
Kutujoki, Kainuu
Kutujoki, Kainuu
Kainuu, Finland

Vaala

Vaala is a village in Kainuu, Finland. It has a population of about 2,589 (2023). The climate is classified as subarctic (Köppen Dfc), with warm summers, cold winters and precipitation in every season.

Now8°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population2,589
Local time00:58
64.57° N, 26.83° EElevation 138 mUTC+2 · Eastern European Standard Time
Postal codes91700–91701
The year in Vaalaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec12October
October: high / low5° / 0°
Rain this month71mm
Best timeJun–Aug

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

Vaala at a glance

Best time to visitJun–Aug

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month21°C

Average high in July

Coolest month-13°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJuly

100 mm of rain

Driest monthApril

34 mm of rain

Monuments nearby4+

within 14 km

Weather in Vaala

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

14-day forecast
8°C

Cloudy · wind 21 km/h · humidity 97%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct10°7°0.7 mm
Tue27 Oct9°6°2.6 mm
Wed28 Oct11°8°
Thu29 Oct9°4°
Fri30 Oct8°3°
Sat31 Oct5°0°
Sun1 Nov3°0°
Mon2 Nov5°1°
Tue3 Nov6°1°

When to go to Vaala

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score111822233663636131121010
High-6°-6°-1°5°13°18°21°18°13°5°0°-4°
Low-13°-14°-10°-4°2°8°11°9°5°0°-5°-10°
Rain (mm)5239413457771009668716355
Wet days161211121315181614181414

What's on in Vaala

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

Monuments and museums in Vaala

All monuments

Outdoors around Vaala

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

Suonperän autiotupaMountain huts
8 km
Oulujärven LomakyläCamp sites
9.6 km
Reimikarin autiotupaMountain huts · 121 m
9.7 km
Oulujärvi Active campingCamp sites
13 km

Nature around Vaala

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 Vaala

Eclipses and meteor showers

Towns and villages around Vaala

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

Vaala from above

Postal codes

91700–91701

Getting to Vaala

Kajaani AirportKAJ
52 km
Oulu AirportOUL
81 km
Kemi-Tornio AirportKEM
171 km
VaalaRailway station
1.1 km

Places near Vaala

Places with a climate like Vaala

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Vaala?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Vaala.
What is the hottest month in Vaala?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C.
What is the coldest month in Vaala?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of -6°C and lows of -13°C.
What is the rainiest month in Vaala?
July is the wettest month with about 100 mm of precipitation on 18 wet days.
What is the postal code of Vaala?
Vaala has 2 postal codes: 91700–91701.