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Oulu (province) Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Oulu (province), Finland in April.

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Vuokatti Ruka Oulu Kuusamo

Planning a getaway to Oulu (province), Finland this April and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Oulu (province) in April

Oulu (province), Finland is a region in Finland. April in Oulu (province) generally has cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 4°C (39°F) in Kesäniemi to 8°C (46°F) in Haapavesi. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -2°C (28°F) in Haapavesi and -4°C (25°F) in Kesäniemi. In many regions in Finland, April is characterized by its biting cold temperatures. If you're venturing into these areas during this time, it's crucial to be adequately prepared. Ensure you layer up with warm clothing to fight off the chill and stay comfortable.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Oulu (province), Finland, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Raahe with an average of 34 mm (1.3 in) to moderate snow/rainfall in Vuokatti with 42 mm (1.7 in).

Explore Oulu (province) by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Oulu (province) — and find the best time to visit. (based on Vuokatti)

January-5°C (23°F) February-5°C (23°F) March0°C (32°F) April6°C (43°F) May13°C (55°F) This monthJune18°C (64°F) July21°C (70°F) August19°C (66°F) September13°C (55°F) October6°C (43°F) November1°C (34°F) December-3°C (27°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Oulu (province) in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Oulu (province).

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Oulu (province)

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in Oulu (province), Finland?

Temperature range in Oulu (province) (April)

Precipitation variation in Oulu (province) (April)

Ruka

In April Ruka generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
-1°C (30°F)
4°C (39°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
-10°C (14°F)
-4°C (25°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
37 mm (1.5 in)
39 mm (1.5 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Ruka →

Vuokatti

In April Vuokatti generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
0°C (32°F)
6°C (43°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
-8°C (18°F)
-3°C (27°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
129 hours
182 hours
251 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
42 mm (1.7 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Vuokatti →

Oulu

In April Oulu generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
0°C (32°F)
6°C (43°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
-8°C (18°F)
-3°C (27°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
139 hours
212 hours
272 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
35 mm (1.4 in)
35 mm (1.4 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Oulu →

Kuusamo

In April Kuusamo generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
-1°C (30°F)
4°C (39°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
-10°C (14°F)
-4°C (25°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
38 mm (1.5 in)
39 mm (1.5 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kuusamo →

Raahe

In April Raahe generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
0°C (32°F)
5°C (41°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
-7°C (19°F)
-3°C (27°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
139 hours
212 hours
272 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
32 mm (1.3 in)
34 mm (1.3 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Raahe →

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Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Oulu (province) in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Vuokatti 6°C (43°F) -3°C (27°F) 42 mm (1.7 in)
Ruka 4°C (39°F) -4°C (25°F) 39 mm (1.5 in)
Oulu 6°C (43°F) -3°C (27°F) 35 mm (1.4 in)
Kuusamo 4°C (39°F) -4°C (25°F) 39 mm (1.5 in)
Raahe 5°C (41°F) -3°C (27°F) 34 mm (1.3 in)
Kalajoki 8°C (46°F) -2°C (28°F) 35 mm (1.4 in)

Oulu (province) weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Oulu (province), Finland in April?

Oulu (province), Finland typically experiences poor weather in April, part of the season. Daytime highs in Ruka average around 4°C (39°F), and temperatures drop to about -4°C (25°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Oulu (province), Finland in April?

In Ruka, the average daytime high in April is 4°C (39°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around -4°C (25°F).

Does Oulu (province), Finland get a lot of snow/rain in April?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Oulu (province), Finland during April, with Ruka averaging close to 39 mm (1.5 in).

Is April a Good Time to Visit Oulu (province), Finland?

In our opinion, April may not be the ideal time to visit Oulu (province), Finland due to the typically poor weather in Ruka.

On average, the best time to visit Oulu (province), Finland is in July with generally perfect weather in Ruka. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to be poor.

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