Weather radar Oulu
Real-time precipitation radar · Nordösterbotten · Finland
Oulu climate table – average temperature, precipitation & sunshine hours
The climate table for Oulu shows long-term monthly averages (2000–2023): average high and average low temperature in °C, monthly precipitation (mm), rainy days and sunshine hours per month. Data source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via the WDTEC Climate Archive.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | -5.7° | -4.6° | 0° | 4.7° | 12.4° | 18.9° | 21.5° | 19.4° | 14° | 6.5° | -0.2° | -4° |
| Avg low (°C) | -10.9° | -10.2° | -7° | -2.7° | 3.5° | 10° | 12.9° | 11.1° | 7.4° | 2° | -4.4° | -8.4° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 40 | 39 | 30 | 41 | 44 | 75 | 95 | 101 | 70 | 80 | 38 | 43 |
| Rainy days | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 11 |
| Sunshine hours | 26 | 78 | 209 | 304 | 396 | 438 | 407 | 316 | 190 | 103 | 25 | 12 |
| Humidity | 88% | 87% | 81% | 75% | 70% | 71% | 75% | 81% | 85% | 89% | 91% | 89% |
Best time to visit Oulu
The best time to visit Oulu is typically May. In this month the average high is 12.4°C, precipitation is 44 mm and sunshine duration is 396 hours. The annual average high is 6.9°C, total annual precipitation is 696 mm (132 rainy days/year) and annual sunshine is 2504 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Oulu
How up to date is the weather radar for Oulu?
The weather radar for Oulu is updated every 5 minutes with new radar data from the OPERA composite radar. A 2-hour forecast animation is also available. Rainfall probability, wind gusts and UV index are available up to 14 days in advance.
What weather data is available for Oulu?
Besides the rain radar, RadarWeather provides for Oulu: rainfall probability, thunderstorm warning (CAPE index), wind gusts, UV index, air pressure, humidity, dew point, sunshine hours, snow line and a 14-day forecast based on ICON-D2, ECMWF IFS and GFS.
When are thunderstorms expected in Oulu?
The thunderstorm potential for Oulu is calculated from the CAPE index and lightning potential. Active storm cells and severe weather warnings are visible on the radar map in real time. Thunderstorm warnings are issued automatically as soon as storm cells are detected near Oulu.
What is the climate like in Oulu?
Oulu has an annual average high of 6.9°C. The warmest month is July (avg high 21.5°C), the coldest January (avg low -10.9°C). The wettest month is August with 101 mm, the driest March with 30 mm. Total annual precipitation is 696 mm (132 rainy days). Annual sunshine is 2504 hours.
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