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

Will it be warm or cold in Oulu this August? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

In August, Oulu tends to experience pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. August is a notable month of the summer season. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 19°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 11°C.

Precipitation

Oulu in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 77 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 15 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 212 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

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 Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Water Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 77 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 77%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 212 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 35%  

Where to go in Finland in August

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

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 this month?

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 16°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.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Oulu.

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