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Oulu weather in August (Oulu (province), Finland)

Curious about the August weather in Oulu? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In August, Oulu typically experiences pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is a summer month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 19°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 11°C.

Oulu in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 77 mm for the month. Typically around 15 days of rainfall is expected.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 212 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days July typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Oulu climate page with graphs.

 

Oulu, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 11°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 19°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 1°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 50%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 77 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 77%  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 212 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 35%  

Where to go in Finland in August

Find out more about the weather in Finland in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Oulu in August?

For visitors traveling to Oulu, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 1°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in August.

Cycling
9/10
Walking
9/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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