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Oulu Climate by Month

The temperature in Oulu can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from pleasant to very cold. It receives mid-range precipitation levels. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average day and night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from pleasant to very cold in Oulu. Average daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 21°C in July, the warmest time of the year, to a very cold -4°C during cooler months like February. At night, temperatures typically average around -11°C during these months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, Oulu has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 659 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, July receives moderate rainfall, averaging 84 mm of precipitation, recorded across 14 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, March brings less snowfall, with 35 mm over 15 snowy days.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Oulu. While June receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.0 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 0.2 hours of sunlight per day.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Average water temperature

The mean water temperature over the year in Oulu ranges from -1°C in January to 17°C in July.

Water temperature over the year

The best time of year to visit Oulu in Finland

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Oulu?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 21°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Oulu?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of -4°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Oulu?
    July tops the wettest month list with 84 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Oulu?
    March is the driest month with 35 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Oulu?
    June is the sunniest month with an average of 299 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Oulu

    Thu   Nov 21
    -2°C | -6°C
    NE 40 km/h
    15 mm
    overcast and heavy snow

    overcast and heavy snow

    Fri   Nov 22
    -1°C | -6°C
    E 14 km/h
    1.7 mm
    overcast and slight snow

    overcast and slight snow

    Sat   Nov 23
    -2°C | -4°C
    S 25 km/h
    1.4 mm
    broken clouds and snow

    broken clouds and snow