What’s the climate like in Oulu?
The current climate of Oulu features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 21°C during the day to lows of -4°C. The average yearly temperature is around 8°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -10°C and in the warmer months around 14°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Oulu in recent years was 32°C in July 2018. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -25°C in January 2016.
On average, Oulu gets 242 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 281 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Curious about the climate in other parts of Finland? Check out the weather and climate in places like Helsinki, Rovaniemi, Kuusamo, or have a look at other destinations in Finland.
Best time to visit Oulu?
The best time to visit Oulu for pleasant to warm weather is June through August. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Oulu.
Climate Table of Oulu
The climate table of Oulu shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | -4 | -2 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 17 | 21 | 19 | 14 | 7 | 2 | -1 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -10 | -9 | -6 | -1 | 5 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 9 | 3 | -2 | -6 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 14 | 16 | 11 | 6,5 | 19 | 30 | 37 | 43 | 20 | 17 | 14 | 14 |
| Snow (cm) | 64 | 74 | 66 | 15 | 2,5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4,8 | 18 | 35 |
| UV Index | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 8°C
- Highest temperature: 21°C in July
- Lowest temperature: -4°C in January
- Precipitation*: 242 mm per year, averaging 20 mm per month
- Snowfall: 281 cm per year
- Driest months: 6,5 mm in April, 11 mm in March and 14 mm in January
- Wettest months: 43 mm in August, 37 mm in July and 30 mm in June
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Oulu
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Oulu, Finland. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Oulu
This graph shows how much precipitation Oulu, Finland, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Oulu
This graph shows how much snow Oulu, Finland, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Oulu
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Oulu, Finland. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Oulu
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Oulu, Finland. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Oulu
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Oulu, Finland, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Oulu
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Oulu, Finland, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Oulu by Month
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