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Oulu (province) Weather in December

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

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Are you planning a trip a to Oulu (province), Finland in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Oulu (province) in December

Oulu (province), Finland is a region in Finland. December in Oulu (province) generally has very cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. December falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are very cold and range from -5°C (23°F) in Juuma to 0°C (32°F) in Raahe. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -5°C (23°F) in Raahe and -11°C (12°F) in Juuma. In many areas in Finland, December brings with it chilling temperatures. When visiting these parts during this time, it's of utmost importance to be ready. Choose clothing that is both layered and insulating to combat the cold effectively.

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

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Juuma with an average of 47 mm (1.9 in) to moderate snowfall in Kotila with 62 mm (2.4 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 December

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

Temperature range in Oulu (province) (December)

Precipitation variation in Oulu (province) (December)

Ruka

In December Ruka generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C (25°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C (12°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Min temperature
-7°C (19°F)
-11°C (12°F)
-14°C (7°F)
Monthly snowfall
54 mm (2.1 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
22 days
22 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Ruka →

Vuokatti

In December Vuokatti generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -3°C (27°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C (16°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
1°C (34°F)
-3°C (27°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-9°C (16°F)
-12°C (10°F)
Monthly sun hours
18 hours
5 hours
17 hours
Monthly snowfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
23 days
23 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Vuokatti →

Oulu

In December Oulu generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C (30°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C (18°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
2°C (36°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-8°C (18°F)
-11°C (12°F)
Monthly sun hours
27 hours
7 hours
23 hours
Monthly snowfall
56 mm (2.2 in)
50 mm (2 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Oulu →

Kuusamo

In December Kuusamo generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C (25°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C (14°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
-10°C (14°F)
-14°C (7°F)
Monthly snowfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
22 days
22 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kuusamo →

Raahe

In December Raahe generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C (32°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
0°C (32°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-9°C (16°F)
Monthly sun hours
27 hours
7 hours
23 hours
Monthly snowfall
60 mm (2.4 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
19 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Raahe →

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Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Vuokatti -3°C (27°F) -9°C (16°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Ruka -4°C (25°F) -11°C (12°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
Oulu -1°C (30°F) -8°C (18°F) 50 mm (2 in)
Kuusamo -4°C (25°F) -10°C (14°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)
Raahe 0°C (32°F) -5°C (23°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)
Kalajoki 0°C (32°F) -6°C (21°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)

Oulu (province) weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

Oulu (province), Finland typically experiences poor weather in December, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Ruka average around -4°C (25°F), and temperatures drop to about -11°C (12°F) at night.

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

Average temperatures in Oulu (province), Finland during December range from a nighttime low near -11°C (12°F) to a daytime high around -4°C (25°F) in Ruka.

Does Oulu (province), Finland get a lot of snow in December?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Oulu (province), Finland during December, with Ruka averaging close to 48 mm (1.9 in).

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

In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Oulu (province), Finland with often 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 months of January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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