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Oulu (province) Weather in August

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

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Planning a getaway to Oulu (province), Finland this August 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 August

Oulu (province), Finland is a region in Finland. August in Oulu (province) generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with moderate precipitation. It's the height of summer.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is mild in Kuusamo at 17°C (63°F) and pleasant in Kalajoki at 20°C (68°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 11°C (52°F) in Kalajoki and 9°C (48°F) in Kuusamo.

For a closer look at conditions across Oulu (province), Finland, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Kalajoki with an average of 70 mm (2.8 in) to moderate rainfall in Ukkohalla with 88 mm (3.5 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) June18°C (64°F) This monthJuly21°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 August

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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 August for some of the most popular destinations in Oulu (province), Finland?

Temperature range in Oulu (province) (August)

Precipitation variation in Oulu (province) (August)

Ruka

In August Ruka generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

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August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
17°C (63°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly rainfall
92 mm (3.6 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
excellent
good
mixed
Climate in Ruka →

Vuokatti

In August Vuokatti generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
10°C (50°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
267 hours
195 hours
112 hours
Monthly rainfall
100 mm (3.9 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
mixed
Climate in Vuokatti →

Oulu

In August Oulu generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
284 hours
212 hours
135 hours
Monthly rainfall
84 mm (3.3 in)
77 mm (3 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
excellent
very good
good
Climate in Oulu →

Kuusamo

In August Kuusamo generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly rainfall
93 mm (3.7 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
very good
good
mixed
Climate in Kuusamo →

Raahe

In August Raahe generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
284 hours
212 hours
135 hours
Monthly rainfall
76 mm (3 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
excellent
very good
good
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Popular cities in August

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Vuokatti 19°C (66°F) 10°C (50°F) 84 mm (3.3 in)
Ruka 17°C (63°F) 9°C (48°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Oulu 19°C (66°F) 11°C (52°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Kuusamo 17°C (63°F) 9°C (48°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Raahe 19°C (66°F) 12°C (54°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Kalajoki 20°C (68°F) 11°C (52°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)

Oulu (province) weather in August: frequently asked questions

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

Oulu (province), Finland typically experiences good weather in August, part of the summer season. Daytime highs in Ruka average around 17°C (63°F), and temperatures drop to about 9°C (48°F) at night.

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

Ruka averages a daytime maximum of 17°C (63°F) in August, with overnight lows close to 9°C (48°F).

Does Oulu (province), Finland get a lot of rain in August?

Not particularly. Ruka averages just 78 mm (3.1 in) of rain in August, making it a mostly dry month for Oulu (province), Finland.

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

In our opinion, August is a good time to visit Oulu (province), Finland with overall good weather in Ruka.

Generally speaking, July provides excellent weather in Ruka. The weather in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be less favorable.

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