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

What can you expect from the weather in Oulu during December? This guide provides all the details you need.

In December, Oulu generally has very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. December falls within the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around -1°C. But by evening, they drop to around -8°C. It is a very cold month, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm. It's always better to be prepared than to find oneself shivering in the cold.

Oulu in December usually receives moderate snowfall, averaging around 50 mm for the month. Snow is expected on roughly 18 days.

The city usually sees around 7 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Oulu. 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 December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature -1°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 61%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 50 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
HumidityHumidity 88%  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 7 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 5%  

Where to go in Finland in December

Find out more about the weather in Finland in December and which places have the best weather 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 Oulu in December?

Visitors traveling to Oulu should plan on bringing winter clothes, snow boots and a warm winter coat. There will be periods of snow.

What To Do

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

Swimming
1/10
Cycling
1/10
Walking
1/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
1/10

Interested in more climate information?

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