Climate of Oulu, Northern Ostrobothnia, Finland
Point-value climate at Oulu (Northern Ostrobothnia, Finland). Population approximately 136,752.
Located in Northern Ostrobothnia, Finland, Oulu has a strongly continental climate. Population approximately 136,752. Monthly average temperatures range from -9.8°C / 14.4°F in January to 16.2°C / 61.2°F in July, with rainfall varying from 24 mm / 0.9 in (April) to 65 mm / 2.6 in (July) — about 500 mm / 19.7 in across the year. Oulu is the capital of Northern Ostrobothnia. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Oulu's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -9.8°C14.4°F | 35 mm1.4″ | Snowy |
| February | -9.7°C14.5°F | 27 mm1.1″ | Snowy |
| March | -4.6°C23.7°F | 28 mm1.1″ | Snowy |
| April | 0.7°C33.3°F | 24 mm0.9″ | Snowy |
| May | 7.4°C45.3°F | 33 mm1.3″ | — |
| June | 13.6°C56.5°F | 49 mm1.9″ | — |
| July | 16.2°C61.2°F | 65 mm2.6″ | — |
| August | 13.7°C56.7°F | 63 mm2.5″ | — |
| September | 8.4°C47.1°F | 48 mm1.9″ | — |
| October | 2.7°C36.9°F | 48 mm1.9″ | — |
| November | -3.4°C25.9°F | 43 mm1.7″ | Snowy |
| December | -7.5°C18.5°F | 37 mm1.5″ | Snowy |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Oulu?
Oulu does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Oulu's warmest month is July at an average of 16.2°C / 61.2°F, and its driest month is April with about 24 mm / 0.9 in of rain.
What is the climate of Oulu?
Oulu, in Northern Ostrobothnia, Finland, has monthly average temperatures ranging from -9.8°C / 14.4°F in January to 16.2°C / 61.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 500 mm / 19.7 in, with the wettest month being July (65 mm / 2.6 in) and the driest April (24 mm / 0.9 in).
What is the average temperature in Oulu in July?
The average temperature in Oulu in July is 16.2°C / 61.2°F, with rainfall of about 65 mm / 2.6 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Oulu?
The driest month in Oulu is April, with about 24 mm / 0.9 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 0.7°C / 33.3°F.
When is the wettest month in Oulu?
The wettest month in Oulu is July, with approximately 65 mm / 2.6 in of average monthly rainfall.