Climate normals · 1970–2000
Oulu Climate
Oulu is a city in Finland (17) with a population of about 216,066. Its average annual temperature is 2.2°C (36°F), with roughly 507 mm of rain per year.
2.2°C
Avg Temp
507
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Oulu Climate
Oulu has an average annual temperature of 2.2°C (36°F) and receives about 507 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
2.2°C
Avg Temp
507
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | -10° / 14° | 36 mm |
| February | -10° / 15° | 28 mm |
| March | -5° / 24° | 28 mm |
| April | 1° / 33° | 24 mm |
| May | 7° / 45° | 34 mm |
| June | 13° / 56° | 49 mm |
| July | 16° / 61° | 64 mm |
| August | 14° / 56° | 63 mm |
| September | 8° / 47° | 49 mm |
| October | 3° / 37° | 49 mm |
| November | -3° / 26° | 44 mm |
| December | -7° / 19° | 39 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Oulu
The most comfortable months to visit Oulu are typically July, June and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 20°C high). The coldest is January (near -14°C low). July is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Oulu are typically July, June and August, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Oulu, Finland has an average annual temperature of 2.2°C and about 507 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January.
In July, the hottest month, daily highs in Oulu average about 20°C (69°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.