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Oulu (province) Weather in March

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

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Vuokatti Ruka Oulu Kuusamo

Planning a trip to Oulu (province), Finland this March? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Oulu (province) in March

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

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are very cold and range from -2°C (28°F) in Kesäniemi to 2°C (36°F) in Kalajoki. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -7°C (19°F) in Kalajoki and -10°C (14°F) in Kesäniemi. In many regions in Finland, March 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 March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snowfall in Raahe with an average of 32 mm (1.3 in) to moderate snowfall in Kotila with 43 mm (1.7 in). Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Ruka typically sees the least rain in this month, making it the driest month of the year.

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 March

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

Temperature range in Oulu (province) (March)

Precipitation variation in Oulu (province) (March)

Ruka

In March Ruka generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C (30°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C (14°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
-7°C (19°F)
-1°C (30°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
-14°C (7°F)
-10°C (14°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly snowfall
38 mm (1.5 in)
37 mm (1.5 in)
39 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
18 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Ruka →

Vuokatti

In March Vuokatti generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C (32°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C (18°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
-5°C (23°F)
0°C (32°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
-13°C (9°F)
-8°C (18°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly sun hours
59 hours
129 hours
182 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
43 mm (1.7 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
17 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Vuokatti →

Oulu

In March Oulu generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C (32°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C (18°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
-4°C (25°F)
0°C (32°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
-11°C (12°F)
-8°C (18°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly sun hours
68 hours
139 hours
212 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
38 mm (1.5 in)
35 mm (1.4 in)
35 mm (1.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Oulu →

Kuusamo

In March Kuusamo generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around -1°C (30°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C (14°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
-7°C (19°F)
-1°C (30°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
-14°C (7°F)
-10°C (14°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly snowfall
39 mm (1.5 in)
38 mm (1.5 in)
39 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
18 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kuusamo →

Raahe

In March Raahe generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 0°C (32°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C (19°F) and moderate monthly snowfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
-4°C (25°F)
0°C (32°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
-10°C (14°F)
-7°C (19°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly sun hours
68 hours
139 hours
212 hours
Monthly snowfall
37 mm (1.5 in)
32 mm (1.3 in)
34 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Raahe →

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Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Vuokatti 0°C (32°F) -8°C (18°F) 42 mm (1.7 in)
Ruka -1°C (30°F) -10°C (14°F) 37 mm (1.5 in)
Oulu 0°C (32°F) -8°C (18°F) 35 mm (1.4 in)
Kuusamo -1°C (30°F) -10°C (14°F) 38 mm (1.5 in)
Raahe 0°C (32°F) -7°C (19°F) 32 mm (1.3 in)
Kalajoki 2°C (36°F) -7°C (19°F) 33 mm (1.3 in)

Oulu (province) weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

Oulu (province), Finland typically experiences poor weather in March, part of the season. Daytime highs in Ruka average around -1°C (30°F), and temperatures drop to about -10°C (14°F) at night.

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

In Ruka, the average daytime high in March is -1°C (30°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around -10°C (14°F).

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

Not particularly. Ruka averages just 37 mm (1.5 in) of snow in March, making it a mostly dry month for Oulu (province), Finland.

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

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Ruka, March may not be the ideal time to visit Oulu (province), Finland.

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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