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What’s the climate like in Oulu?

The current climate in Oulu features temperatures ranging from a high of 21°C to a low of -4°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 8°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -10°C and in the warmer months around 14°C.

The highest temperature recorded in Oulu in recent years was 32°C in July 2018. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -25°C in January 2016.

On average, Oulu gets 242 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 281 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.

Curious about the weather in other parts of Finland? Check out the climate and weather for spots like Helsinki, Rovaniemi, Kuusamo, or explore other destinations in Finland.

Best time to visit Oulu?

The best time to visit Oulu for mild to warm weather is June up to August. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Oulu.

Climate Table of Oulu

The climate table of Oulu shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Temp. max (°C) -4 -2 0 5 12 17 21 19 14 7 2 -1
Temp. min (°C) -10 -9 -6 -1 5 11 15 13 9 3 -2 -6
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Precipitation (mm) 14 16 11 6,5 19 30 37 43 20 17 14 14
Snow (cm) 64 74 66 15 2,5 0 0 0 0 4,8 18 35
UV Index 0 1 3 5 5 6 6 4 3 1 0 0

Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.

  • Average yearly temperature: 8°C
  • Highest temperature: 21°C in July
  • Lowest temperature: -4°C in January
  • Precipitation*: 242 mm per year, averaging 20 mm per month
  • Snowfall: 281 cm per year
  • Driest months: 6,5 mm in April, 11 mm in March and 14 mm in January
  • Wettest months: 43 mm in August, 37 mm in July and 30 mm in June

*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail

Average Temperature per Month in Oulu

This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Oulu, Finland. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.

Temperature per Month in Oulu, Finland,

Average Precipitation per Month in Oulu

This graph shows how much rainfall Oulu, Finland, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.

Precipitation per Month in Oulu, Finland,

Average Snowfall per Month in Oulu

This graph shows how much snow Oulu, Finland, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.

Snowfall per Month in Oulu, Finland,

Average UV Index per Month in Oulu

This graph shows the average UV index per month in Oulu, Finland. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.

UV Index per Month in Oulu, Finland,

Yearly Temperature in Oulu

This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Oulu, Finland. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.

Yearly Temperature in Oulu, Finland,

Total Yearly Precipitation in Oulu

This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Oulu, Finland, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.

Yearly Precipitation in Oulu, Finland,

Total Yearly Snowfall in Oulu

This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Oulu, Finland, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.

Yearly Snowfall in Oulu, Finland,

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Average weather in Oulu by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Oulu. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.

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