Oulu Sunshine Hours by Month

In climate discussions, the hours of sunlight reveal much about a location. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Oulu, Oulu (province), Finland. The figures are based on a 30-year period (1990–2020) to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

If you're visiting Oulu, timing is key. In June, you can enjoy up to 299 hours of sunshine, while the shorter days of December provide just 7 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 1746 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Oulu, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.0 hours in June. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 0.2 hours per day.

Average percent of sunshine

On average the sun shines 46% of the time during the day in July, the highest percentage of any month. December has the lowest percentage at 5%.

Oulu vs Major Cities: Sunshine Compared

Oulu enjoys an average of 1746 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In contrast, Tromsø , Norway, receives only about 1270 hours of sunshine per year, known for the polar night with no sunlight for weeks during winter.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Related Climate Data for Oulu

July, Oulu’s wettest month, receives 84 mm (3.3 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 21°C (70°F). During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 0°C (32°F).

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Oulu Precipitation page.