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Oulu (province) Weather in February

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

Considering a trip to Oulu (province), Finland this February and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Oulu (province) in February

Oulu (province), Finland is a region in Finland. February in Oulu (province) generally has very cold temperatures, with moderate precipitation. February is a winter month.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are very cold and range from -7°C (19°F) in Juuma to -3°C (27°F) in Kalajoki. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -10°C (14°F) in Kalajoki and -14°C (7°F) in Juuma. February is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.

To explore the conditions in Oulu (province), Finland in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Kalajoki with an average of 37 mm (1.5 in) to moderate snowfall in Kotila with 44 mm (1.7 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Oulu (province) in February

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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).

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Temperature range in Oulu (province) (February)

Precipitation variation in Oulu (province) (February)

Ruka

In February Ruka generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -7°C (19°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -14°C (7°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

January
February
March
Max temperature
-7°C (19°F)
-7°C (19°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Min temperature
-14°C (7°F)
-14°C (7°F)
-10°C (14°F)
Monthly snowfall
41 mm (1.6 in)
38 mm (1.5 in)
37 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
19 days
18 days
Weather conditions

Vuokatti

In February Vuokatti generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -5°C (23°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -13°C (9°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

January
February
March
Max temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-5°C (23°F)
0°C (32°F)
Min temperature
-12°C (10°F)
-13°C (9°F)
-8°C (18°F)
Monthly sun hours
17 hours
59 hours
129 hours
Monthly snowfall
47 mm (1.9 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
19 days
17 days
Weather conditions

Oulu

In February Oulu 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.

January
February
March
Max temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-4°C (25°F)
0°C (32°F)
Min temperature
-11°C (12°F)
-11°C (12°F)
-8°C (18°F)
Monthly sun hours
23 hours
68 hours
139 hours
Monthly snowfall
42 mm (1.7 in)
38 mm (1.5 in)
35 mm (1.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions

Kuusamo

In February Kuusamo generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -7°C (19°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -14°C (7°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

January
February
March
Max temperature
-7°C (19°F)
-7°C (19°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Min temperature
-14°C (7°F)
-14°C (7°F)
-10°C (14°F)
Monthly snowfall
42 mm (1.7 in)
39 mm (1.5 in)
38 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
20 days
18 days
Weather conditions

Raahe

In February Raahe 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.

January
February
March
Max temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-4°C (25°F)
0°C (32°F)
Min temperature
-9°C (16°F)
-10°C (14°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Monthly sun hours
23 hours
68 hours
139 hours
Monthly snowfall
41 mm (1.6 in)
37 mm (1.5 in)
32 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
16 days
15 days
Weather conditions

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Popular cities in February

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Vuokatti -5°C (23°F) -13°C (9°F) 43 mm (1.7 in)
Ruka -7°C (19°F) -14°C (7°F) 38 mm (1.5 in)
Oulu -4°C (25°F) -11°C (12°F) 38 mm (1.5 in)
Kuusamo -7°C (19°F) -14°C (7°F) 39 mm (1.5 in)
Raahe -4°C (25°F) -10°C (14°F) 37 mm (1.5 in)
Kalajoki -3°C (27°F) -10°C (14°F) 37 mm (1.5 in)

Oulu (province) weather in February: frequently asked questions

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

In February, Oulu (province), Finland generally has poor weather conditions. Ruka sees daytime temperatures near -7°C (19°F), with nights cooling to roughly -14°C (7°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Ruka peak at roughly -7°C (19°F) in February, dropping to about -14°C (7°F) overnight.

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

February is on the drier side in Oulu (province), Finland. Ruka averages only about 38 mm (1.5 in), with most days staying dry.

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

In our view, February 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. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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