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Oulu in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Oulu in March 2025

OK Weather
Cold
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Oulu in March, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +28°F during the day and approximately 7 sunny days. Expect some snowy, though, as there are typically 4 snowy days in the month and around 26 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

☀️
+28°F
Avg. max. temperature
-18°F
Min.
+52°F
Max.
4 mm
Total precipitation
81%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
20 ⛅️
Cloudy
0 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Oulu has OK weather in March.

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Is Oulu warm or cold in March?

Oulu is typically cold in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +21°F to +28°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +10°F to +18°F.

Wear your winter warms as it will be cold. To save space, layer, and don’t forget gloves and a scarf.

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

Climate in Oulu in March

Oulu weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+21°F+28°F+39°F
Min. temperature
-27°F-18°F0°F
Max. temperature
+43°F+52°F+64°F
Rainfall
3 mm4 mm14 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
85%81%76%
Air pressure
1008 HPa1009 HPa1011 HPa
Sunny days
377
Cloudy days
212019
Rainy days
002
Snowy days
442

March weather is still as ok as in February. It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +21°F to +28°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 3 mm to 4 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 85% to 81%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 3 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 3 to 7.

April brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 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 March, going from 5 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Oulu based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in March is about 11 mm, with a 19% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 3 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 6 rainy days during March, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how March 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 March in Oulu based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 3% chance of snow on an average day in March, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 16 mm.

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

How was the weather last March in Oulu?

This is the weather in Oulu in March 2023:
1 March
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+35°F
2 March
☀️
+35°F
3 March
☀️
+30°F
4 March
☀️
+23°F
5 March
☀️
+28°F
6 March
☀️
+27°F
7 March
☀️
+23°F
8 March
☁️
+23°F
9 March
☁️
+23°F
10 March
☁️
+34°F
11 March
☀️
+35°F
12 March
☀️
+35°F
13 March
☀️
+35°F
14 March
☀️
+27°F
15 March
☀️
+32°F
16 March
☀️
+38°F
17 March
☀️
+42°F
18 March
☀️
+35°F
19 March
☀️
+42°F
20 March
☀️
+41°F
21 March
☀️
+41°F
22 March
☀️
+38°F
23 March
☀️
+38°F
24 March
☀️
+38°F
25 March
🌨️
+34°F
26 March
☀️
+29°F
27 March
☀️
+24°F
28 March
☀️
+27°F
29 March
☀️
+27°F
30 March
☀️
+31°F
31 March
☀️
+30°F
In March 2023 Oulu had 27 sunny days, 3 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +32°F, with an absolute maximum of +41°F and a minimum of +23°F. The average humidity was 78%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 38%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 9 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 March has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1981 (+20°F) and the highest in 2015 (+39°F). The driest year was 2009 with only 0 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2018 with 0 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Oulu in March:

Is March a good time to visit Oulu?

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

Can you sunbathe in Oulu in March?

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

Is Oulu rainy in March?

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

Is it sunny in Oulu in March?

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

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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.