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Oulu in April: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Oulu in April and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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April

Weather in Oulu in April 2025

OK Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Oulu in April, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +39°F during the day and approximately 7 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 2 rainy days in the month and around 15 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+39°F
Avg. max. temperature
0°F
Min.
+64°F
Max.
14 mm
Total precipitation
76%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
19 ⛅️
Cloudy
2 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Oulu has OK weather in April.

Average temperature in Oulu in April

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Oulu for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in April is +37°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +52°F during the day and a minimum of +10°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 26% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +27°F to +37°F.

Is Oulu warm or cold in April?

Oulu is typically chill in April.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +28°F to +39°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +18°F to +27°F.

Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Oulu:

Climate in Oulu in April

Oulu weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
MarchAprilMay
Avg. temperature
+28°F+39°F+52°F
Min. temperature
-18°F0°F+19°F
Max. temperature
+52°F+64°F+86°F
Rainfall
4 mm14 mm45 mm
Wind
3 m/s2 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
81%76%70%
Air pressure
1009 HPa1011 HPa1012 HPa
Sunny days
779
Cloudy days
201916
Rainy days
026
Snowy days
420

April weather is still as ok as in March. It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +28°F to +39°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 4 mm to 14 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 81% to 76%. Winds are calmer in comparison to March, going down from 3 m/s to 2 m/s on average. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 7 sunny days during the month.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in May as the weather gets better.

Wind

Wind speed in Oulu in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Oulu is gradually increasing during April, going from 2 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Oulu based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in April is about 9 mm, with a 17% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 4 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 5 rainy days during April, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Oulu wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 29% chance of precipitation and 77 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 2 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during April in Oulu based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 10% chance of snow on an average day in April, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 18 mm.

Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last April in Oulu?

This is the weather in Oulu in April 2023:
1 April
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+26°F
2 April
☀️
+29°F
3 April
☀️
+26°F
4 April
☀️
+30°F
5 April
🌨️
+33°F
6 April
🌨️
+33°F
7 April
🌨️
+34°F
8 April
🌧️
+37°F
9 April
☀️
+37°F
10 April
☁️
+37°F
11 April
☁️
+34°F
12 April
☀️
+36°F
13 April
☀️
+39°F
14 April
☁️
+35°F
15 April
☀️
+40°F
16 April
☀️
+40°F
17 April
☀️
+40°F
18 April
☀️
+45°F
19 April
☀️
+46°F
20 April
☀️
+52°F
21 April
☀️
+49°F
22 April
☀️
+45°F
23 April
☀️
+42°F
24 April
☀️
+41°F
25 April
☀️
+43°F
26 April
☀️
+35°F
27 April
☀️
+31°F
28 April
☀️
+35°F
29 April
☀️
+34°F
30 April
☀️
+37°F
In April 2023 Oulu had 23 sunny days, 3 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +37°F, with an absolute maximum of +52°F and a minimum of +27°F. The average humidity was 75%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 32%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Oulu climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Oulu in April has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1997 (+35°F) and the highest in 2019 (+50°F). The driest year was 1985 with only 1 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2016 with 52 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Oulu in April:

Is April a good time to visit Oulu?

It’s always a good time to visit Oulu, but the weather is changeable in April, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Oulu in April?

Not really, April is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Oulu rainy in April?

Oulu is usually dry in April. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Oulu in April?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Oulu in April, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Finland

Check out the weather for other cities in Finland.

Monthly weather in Oulu

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Oulu, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.