If you plan to visit Oulu in July, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +66°F during the day and approximately 6 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 16 rainy days in the month and around 76 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
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July is usually the hottest month of the year in Oulu;
Average weather
☀️
+66°F
Avg. max. temperature
+43°F
Min.
+90°F
Max.
76 mm
Total precipitation
75%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Oulu has OK weather in July.
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Average temperature in Oulu in July
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Oulu for July based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +79°F during the day to a minimum of +48°F during the night, the temperature in July averages around +66°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 35% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +64°F to +75°F.
Is Oulu warm or cold in July?
Oulu is typically mild in July.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +61°F to +66°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +48°F to +54°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
July is the hottest month in Oulu, here is the comparison with other months:
Water temperature in Oulu in July
Water in Oulu in July is Fresh. It varies from +57°F to +67°F, with an average of +62°F.This is almost similar to the air temperature, which averages +66°F.
The water temperature in July is one of the warmest of the entire year:
The warmest water temperatures in Oulu are reached in July, when the average sea temperature rises to +62°F. The coldest water temperatures are in February, with an average of +31°F.
Can you swim in Oulu in July?
Water temperature (+62°F) in Oulu in July might be suited for short swims and acclimatized swimmers might find it refreshing.
🦭
Cold
Below +61°F
🏄♂️
Fresh
61°F - 70°F
🏊
Comfortable
70°F - 77°F
👙
Warm
77°F - 82°F
🔥
Very warm
+82°C and up
Think of bringing a full-body or shorty wetsuit (3mm-5mm thickness) to provide insulation and maintain body heat.
Climate in Oulu in July
Oulu weather looks like this, on average, in July and the surrounding months.
June
July
August
Avg. temperature
+61°F
+66°F
+63°F
Min. temperature
+32°F
+43°F
+36°F
Max. temperature
+88°F
+90°F
+84°F
Rainfall
56 mm
76 mm
77 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+51°F
+62°F
+61°F
Humidity
70%
75%
78%
Air pressure
1010 HPa
1010 HPa
1010 HPa
Sunny days
7
6
4
Cloudy days
9
8
9
Rainy days
14
16
17
Snowy days
0
0
0
July weather is still as ok as in June.It’s getting warmer as July arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +61°F to +66°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 56 mm to 76 mm.Humidity rises from 70% to 75%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during July, staying around 3 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 7 sunny days in June to 6 in July.
August brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Oulu in July based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Oulu is gradually decreasing during July, going from 4 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during July in Oulu based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 58% chance of rain on an average day in July, with total rainfall of approximately 119 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 20 mm, which is considered light rain.July is a pretty wet month with over 18 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
July is one of the rainiest months in Oulu, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Oulu wettest month is August, where a typical day has a 55% 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.
How was the weather last July in Oulu?
This is the weather in Oulu in July 2023:
1 July
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+64°F
2 July
☀️
+58°F
3 July
🌧️
+64°F
4 July
🌧️
+62°F
5 July
🌧️
+62°F
6 July
☀️
+65°F
7 July
☀️
+70°F
8 July
☀️
+64°F
9 July
☀️
+69°F
10 July
☀️
+71°F
11 July
☀️
+76°F
12 July
☀️
+79°F
13 July
☀️
+63°F
14 July
☀️
+68°F
15 July
☀️
+71°F
16 July
☀️
+77°F
17 July
☁️
+70°F
18 July
🌧️
+66°F
19 July
🌧️
+62°F
20 July
☀️
+70°F
21 July
🌧️
+62°F
22 July
🌧️
+58°F
23 July
🌧️
+61°F
24 July
☁️
+62°F
25 July
🌧️
+65°F
26 July
☀️
+70°F
27 July
☀️
+70°F
28 July
🌧️
+73°F
29 July
🌧️
+65°F
30 July
🌧️
+64°F
31 July
☀️
+76°F
In July 2023 Oulu had 16 sunny days, 3 cloudy days, and 12 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +66°F, with an absolute maximum of +79°F and a minimum of +57°F. The average humidity was 82%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 40%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 7 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 July has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+37°F) and the highest in 2020 (+47°F). The driest year was 2002 with only 247 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2021 with 603 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Oulu in July:
Is July a good time to visit Oulu?
It’s always a good time to visit Oulu, but the weather is changeable in July, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Oulu in July?
July has mild temperatures in Oulu. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Can you swim in Oulu in July?
In general, you can swim in Oulu in July, if you want to, at an average water temperature of +62°F. But it will feel quite cool, and some precautions are necessary to ensure your comfort and safety.
Is Oulu rainy in July?
Oulu is often rainy in July. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Oulu in July?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Oulu in July, 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, 2023.
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.
