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

What kind of weather does December bring to Oulu? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

In December, Oulu usually has very low temperatures and moderate snowfall. The month of December belongs to the winter season. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around -1°C, while the nights will see a decline to about -8°C. As one of the coldest months, it's important to layer up to stay warm. Don't let the chill catch you off-guard.

Precipitation

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

Average sunshine

This month is characterized by fewer sunny days, with about 7 hours of sunshine. It's great for those who appreciate cooler, less 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 Temperature -8°C  

Max Temperature -1°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 50 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 88%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 7 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 5%  

Where to go in Finland in December

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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?

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.

Swimming

1/10

Cycling

1/10

Walking

1/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

1/10

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