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Oulu (province) Weather in October

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

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Thinking about venturing to Oulu (province), Finland this October and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Oulu (province) in October

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

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 4°C (39°F) in Juuma to 8°C (46°F) in Kalajoki. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 2°C (36°F) in Kalajoki and -2°C (28°F) in Juuma. In numerous regions in Finland, October is marked by its cold weather conditions. If you're heading to these areas during this month, it's vital to be well-prepared. Dressing in layered and insulated outfits will ensure you stay warm.

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

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Kempele with an average of 56 mm (2.2 in) to moderate rainfall in Ristijärvi with 69 mm (2.7 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Oulu (province) in October

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

Temperature range in Oulu (province) (October)

Precipitation variation in Oulu (province) (October)

Ruka

In October Ruka generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
4°C (39°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
67 mm (2.6 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
21 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Ruka →

Vuokatti

In October Vuokatti generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
6°C (43°F)
1°C (34°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
0°C (32°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly sun hours
112 hours
56 hours
18 hours
Monthly rainfall
76 mm (3 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
23 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Vuokatti →

Oulu

In October Oulu generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
7°C (45°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
1°C (34°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly sun hours
135 hours
68 hours
27 hours
Monthly rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Oulu →

Kuusamo

In October Kuusamo generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
4°C (39°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-6°C (21°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
67 mm (2.6 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
22 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Kuusamo →

Raahe

In October Raahe generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
7°C (45°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
3°C (37°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
135 hours
68 hours
27 hours
Monthly rainfall
68 mm (2.7 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
19 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Raahe →

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Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Vuokatti 6°C (43°F) 0°C (32°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Ruka 4°C (39°F) -1°C (30°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Oulu 7°C (45°F) 1°C (34°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Kuusamo 4°C (39°F) -1°C (30°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Raahe 7°C (45°F) 3°C (37°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Kalajoki 8°C (46°F) 2°C (36°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)

Oulu (province) weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

October in Oulu (province), Finland brings poor weather. In Ruka, daytime temperatures are typically around 4°C (39°F) and nighttime lows hover near -1°C (30°F).

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

Ruka averages a daytime maximum of 4°C (39°F) in October, with overnight lows close to -1°C (30°F).

Does Oulu (province), Finland get a lot of snow/rain in October?

Not particularly. Ruka averages just 62 mm (2.4 in) of snow/rain in October, making it a mostly dry month for Oulu (province), Finland.

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

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

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July offering mostly perfect weather in Ruka. The weather in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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