Oulu (province) weather in December
Are you planning a trip to Oulu (province) in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Oulu (province) in December?
Oulu (province) is a region in Finland. December in Oulu (province) generally has very cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. December falls during the winter season.
The average maximum temperatures are very cold and range from -5°C in Juuma to -0°C in Raahe. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -5°C in Raahe and -11°C 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.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Juuma with an average of 47 mm to moderate snowfall in Kotila with 62 mm.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Oulu (province) in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Oulu (province) climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Oulu (province)?
Ruka
In December Ruka generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -11°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Vuokatti
In December Vuokatti generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -9°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Oulu
In December Oulu generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kuusamo
In December Kuusamo generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Raahe
In December Raahe generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -0°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Oulu (province), in Finland.
Is December the best time to visit Oulu (province)?
In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Oulu (province) with often poor weather in Ruka.
On average, the best time to visit Oulu (province) 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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