If you plan to visit Oulu in January, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +19°F during the day and approximately 3 sunny days. Expect some snowy, though, as there are typically 5 snowy days in the month and around 33 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
January is usually the coldest month of the year in Oulu;
Average weather
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+19°F
Avg. max. temperature
-36°F
Min.
+43°F
Max.
2 mm
Total precipitation
86%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
23 ⛅️
Cloudy
0 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Oulu has OK weather in January.
Average temperature in Oulu in January
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Oulu for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in January is +23°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +37°F during the day and a minimum of -9°F at night.
The average maximum temperature goes down 12% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +14°F to +9°F.
Is Oulu warm or cold in January?
Oulu is typically cold in January.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +25°F to +19°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +16°F to +10°F.
Wear your winter warms as it will be cold. To save space, layer, and don’t forget gloves and a scarf.
January is the coldest month in Oulu, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Oulu in January
Oulu weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
December
January
February
Avg. temperature
+25°F
+19°F
+21°F
Min. temperature
-24°F
-36°F
-27°F
Max. temperature
+45°F
+43°F
+43°F
Rainfall
8 mm
2 mm
3 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
88%
86%
85%
Air pressure
1005 HPa
1006 HPa
1008 HPa
Sunny days
2
3
3
Cloudy days
23
23
21
Rainy days
1
0
0
Snowy days
5
5
4
January weather is still as ok as in December.It’s getting colder in January. From +25°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +19°F.As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 8 mm to 2 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 88% to 86%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 3 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in January, from 2 to 3.
February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Oulu in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 10 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 decreasing during January, going from 5 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Oulu based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in January is about 6 mm, with a 6% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 5 mm, which is considered light rain.Oulu is amazing in January with as little as 2 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how January 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 January in Oulu based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 19% chance of snow on an average day in January, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 17 mm.
January is one of the snowiest months in Oulu.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last January in Oulu?
This is the weather in Oulu in January 2023:
1 January
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+14°F
2 January
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+12°F
3 January
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+14°F
4 January
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+15°F
5 January
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+17°F
6 January
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+7°F
7 January
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+14°F
8 January
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-1°F
9 January
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0°F
10 January
🌨️
+11°F
11 January
🌨️
+30°F
12 January
🌨️
+35°F
13 January
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+34°F
14 January
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+28°F
15 January
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+27°F
16 January
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+34°F
17 January
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+26°F
18 January
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+32°F
19 January
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+37°F
20 January
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+32°F
21 January
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+25°F
22 January
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+23°F
23 January
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+37°F
24 January
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+37°F
25 January
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+29°F
26 January
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+24°F
27 January
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+24°F
28 January
☁️
+21°F
29 January
🌨️
+26°F
30 January
☁️
+26°F
31 January
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+9°F
In January 2023 Oulu had 20 sunny days, 5 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +23°F, with an absolute maximum of +37°F and a minimum of 0°F. The average humidity was 86%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 58%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 16 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Oulu climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Oulu in January has changed quite a lot over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+2°F) and the highest in 2020 (+34°F). The driest year was 1992 with only 0 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2021 with 0 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Oulu in January:
Is January a good time to visit Oulu?
It’s always a good time to visit Oulu, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Oulu in January?
Not really, January is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Oulu rainy in January?
Oulu is usually dry in January. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Oulu in January?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Oulu in January, 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.
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.