AI-generatedMåløy at a glance
- Best time
- Jul
- Warmest month
- Aug · 17°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 15.1°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,550 h
- Rain a year
- 3,006 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 1 m
Climate in Måløy
Måløy has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 17 °C, while February is the coolest at 5 °C. With around 1,550 hours of sunshine a year, Måløy is rather dull; May is the sunniest month with 8.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Måløy
The best time to visit Måløy is in July. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 15.1 °C. The wettest month is October with 351 mm of precipitation.
Måløy through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Måløy in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 6–12 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 51 rainy days in all
Måløy in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 14–17 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 52 rainy days in all
Måløy in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 9–15 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 2.7 h of sun a day
- 61 rainy days in all
Måløy in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 5–7 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 1.4 h of sun a day
- 63 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
All year
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Oct – Apr
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: July
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rainSnow
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 8°
- Midday, 13:00: about 11°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 11°
- Evening, 20:00: about 10°
- Night, 23:00: about 9°
08:2118:30
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:53–09:24 · evening 17:26–18:57
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:36–07:53 · evening 18:57–19:15
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Måløy compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 13° at the start of the month to 10° at the end. The sea cools from 13° to 11°. The days get 2.9 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 13° | 10° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 6° |
| Sea | 13° | 11° |
| Daylight | 11.5 h | 8.6 h |
What is the weather like in Måløy in October?
In October, Måløy is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 12.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 351 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Måløy.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 9 min08:21 – 18:30
- UV index
- 1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 29 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 76 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 2 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %39 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %0 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Hat, scarf & gloves
- Rain jacket or umbrella
- Windproof jacket
Compare two months in Måløy
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Måløy: score 60 against 19. In July, days are 5 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 2 °C warmer in July. July has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 19 | 60better |
| Daytime high | 12° | 17° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 12° |
| Sea | 12.0° | 13.7° |
| Sunshine | 2.7 h | 6.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 21 | 18better |
| Rainfall | 351 mm | 168 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Måløy month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
0January6° · Sea 7° · 1.1 h
In January, Måløy is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 6.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.1 hours a day. It rains often – on about 22 days, adding up to 304 mm. Snow falls on about 15 days. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 32 km/h. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Måløy.
Måløy in January0February5° · Sea 6° · 2.4 h
In February, Måløy is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 5.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 275 mm. Snow falls on about 14 days. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 31 km/h. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Måløy.
Måløy in February3March6° · Sea 6° · 4.0 h
In March, Måløy is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 5.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 240 mm. Snow falls on about 13 days. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Måløy.
Måløy in March21April9° · Sea 6° · 6.7 h
In April, Måløy is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 6.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 156 mm. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Måløy.
Måløy in April41May12° · Sea 8° · 8.1 h
In May, Måløy is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 8.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 144 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Måløy.
Måløy in May52June14° · Sea 11° · 7.4 h
In June, Måløy is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 10.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 156 mm. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Måløy.
Måløy in June60July17° · Sea 14° · 6.7 h
In July, Måløy is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 13.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 168 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Måløy.
Måløy in July59August17° · Sea 15° · 5.8 h
In August, Måløy is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 15.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 231 mm. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Måløy.
Måløy in August42September15° · Sea 14° · 4.0 h
In September, Måløy is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 14.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 329 mm. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Måløy.
Måløy in September19October12° · Sea 12° · 2.7 h
In October, Måløy is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 12.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 351 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Måløy.
Måløy in October4November9° · Sea 10° · 1.5 h
In November, Måløy is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 9.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.5 hours a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 313 mm. Snow falls on about 7 days. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 30 km/h. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Måløy.
Måløy in November0December7° · Sea 8° · 0.6 h
In December, Måløy is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 8.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 0.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 22 days, adding up to 338 mm. Snow falls on about 14 days. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 31 km/h. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Måløy.
Måløy in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Måløy
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
ColdOctober: nights around 7°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in February (2°), the warmest in August (12°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to May, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 0 | 6° | 3° | 6.7° | 1.1 h | 22 | 304 |
| FebruaryFeb | 0 | 5° | 2° | 5.8° | 2.4 h | 20 | 275 |
| MarchMar | 3 | 6° | 3° | 5.5° | 4.0 h | 20 | 240 |
| AprilApr | 21 | 9° | 4° | 6.3° | 6.7 h | 16 | 156 |
| MayMay | 41 | 12° | 7° | 8.3° | 8.1 h | 16 | 144 |
| JuneJun | 52 | 14° | 10° | 10.9° | 7.4 h | 16 | 156 |
| JulyJul | 60 | 17° | 12° | 13.7° | 6.7 h | 18 | 168 |
| AugustAug | 59 | 17° | 12° | 15.1° | 5.8 h | 18 | 231 |
| SeptemberSep | 42 | 15° | 11° | 14.2° | 4.0 h | 20 | 329 |
| OctoberOct | 19 | 12° | 7° | 12.0° | 2.7 h | 21 | 351 |
| NovemberNov | 4 | 9° | 5° | 9.8° | 1.5 h | 20 | 313 |
| DecemberDec | 0 | 7° | 3° | 8.0° | 0.6 h | 22 | 338 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Måløy
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 11.1 – 12.9 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Måløy ranges from 5.5 °C in March to 15.1 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
From October to February the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 13.9 and 16.8 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 6.7° | 5.7° | 7.5° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 5.8° | 4.9° | 6.6° | cold |
| MarchMar | 5.5° | 4.7° | 6.2° | cold |
| AprilApr | 6.3° | 5.6° | 7.0° | cold |
| MayMay | 8.3° | 7.7° | 8.8° | cold |
| JuneJun | 10.9° | 9.4° | 12.3° | cold |
| JulyJul | 13.7° | 12.3° | 15.0° | cold |
| AugustAug | 15.1° | 13.9° | 16.8° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 14.2° | 13.1° | 15.2° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 12.0° | 11.1° | 12.9° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 9.8° | 8.7° | 10.6° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 8.0° | 7.0° | 9.0° | cold |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Måløy
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 2.7 of 10.2 hours of daylight in Måløy, 26 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Måløy: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Måløy has about 21 rainy days with 351 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Måløy
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 1 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 5).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- over 2 h
- Fair skin
- over 2 h
- Light brown skin
- over 2 h
- Olive skin
- over 2 h
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Måløy
How breezy and how cloudy Måløy is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Måløy typically peaks at 29 km/h during the day: Beaufort 5, fresh breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting, and here it is that strong all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 76 % of the sky over Måløy: mostly cloudy, with about 2.7 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Snow
Snow in Måløy
When Måløy is likely to be white: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, Måløy has about 2 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 10 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 26 out of 100: possible.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Planning a trip to Måløy
Weather for your travel dates
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Måløy in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Måløy has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 59) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 0).
- 16
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 8 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 43
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 12 °C by day
- Sea 9 °C
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 59
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
FairBest holidays
- 17 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 19
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 12 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 2.7 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 0
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 6 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 0.9 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h
- Distance
- 1,210 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: Norway
- Currency
- Norwegian Krone (NOK)
- Languages
- Norwegian, Norwegian Bokmål, Norwegian Nynorsk
- Sockets
- Type C, F · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +47
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Måløy vs Ålesund
In October the holiday weather in Måløy and Ålesund is about equally good (score 19 vs 17). During the day Ålesund is 1 °C cooler than Måløy. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Måløy | Ålesund |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 19 | 17 |
| Daytime high | 12° | 11° |
| Sea | 12° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 21 | 19 |
| Best time | Jul | Jul – Aug |
Through the year
Best places in the country
Norway in October: the best places
In October, Måløy ranks 6 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 3Kongsberg10°22
- 4Bergen12°13°21
- 5Stavanger12°13°20
- 6MåløyThis page12°12°19
- 7Ålesund11°12°16
- 8Rjukan9°15
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Frequently asked questions about Måløy
When is the best time to visit Måløy?
The best time to visit Måløy is in July. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Måløy?
The sea temperature in Måløy ranges from 5.5 °C in March to 15.1 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Måløy in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 12.0 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Måløy?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 17 °C and nights around 12 °C. February is the coolest month at 5 °C.
When does it rain most in Måløy?
The wettest month is October with 351 mm of precipitation. The driest month is May with 144 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Måløy get?
Måløy gets around 1,550 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 8.1 hours a day; in December there are 0.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Måløy in?
Måløy is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Måløy?
A nonstop flight from London to Måløy takes about 2 h, for a straight-line distance of about 1,210 km.
Which school holidays are best for Måløy?
Måløy has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 59) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 0). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 16, May half-term 43, summer holidays 59, October half-term 19, Christmas holidays 0.