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City in North Ostrobothnia, Finland
Oulu
Northern Finland's largest city, on the Gulf of Bothnia, with long, reliably snowy winters.
Forecast updated , when it was 12:00 in Oulu (GMT+2).
Oulu snow forecast
Next 24 hours
Snowing now.
Expected until around 5am. 5–6 cm in the next 24 hours.
Likely, all three forecast models agree
Oulu is forecast to get 5–6 cm (2–3 in) of snow in the next 24 hours and 5–15 cm (2–4 in) over the next 7 days. All three weather models we compare forecast snow in the next 24 hours. Expect temperatures from −3 to 1 °C (27 to 34 °F), the freezing level near 100 m (300 ft) and gusts up to 48 km/h (30 mph) over the next day.
- Temperature now
- 1 °C (34 °F)
- Freezing level
- 100 m (300 ft)
- Wind
- 24 km/h (15 mph), gusts 45 km/h (28 mph)
- Sky now
- Overcast, 100% cloud
Will the snow settle in Oulu?
It may not settle.
Temperatures hover around freezing, so expect slush on roads and pavements.
Oulu hour by hour
Peak about 0.5 cm per hourShow the hours as a table
| Time | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Now | Snow | 0.1 cm (0.0 in) |
| 1pm | Snow | 0.2 cm (0.1 in) |
| 2pm | Snow | 0.4 cm (0.1 in) |
| 3pm | Snow | 0.5 cm (0.2 in) |
| 4pm | Snow | 0.5 cm (0.2 in) |
| 5pm | Snow | 0.3 cm (0.1 in) |
| 6pm | Snow | 0.3 cm (0.1 in) |
| 7pm | Snow | 0.4 cm (0.2 in) |
| 8pm | Snow | 0.5 cm (0.2 in) |
| 9pm | Snow | 0.4 cm (0.2 in) |
| 10pm | Snow | 0.3 cm (0.1 in) |
| 11pm | Snow | 0.2 cm (0.1 in) |
| midnight | Snow | 0.2 cm (0.1 in) |
| 1am | Snow | 0.2 cm (0.1 in) |
| 2am | Snow | 0.2 cm (0.1 in) |
| 3am | Snow | 0.1 cm (0.1 in) |
| 4am | Snow | 0.1 cm (0.1 in) |
Hours not listed are dry. Times are local (GMT+2).
Oulu 7-day snow forecast
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Today | Snow0 to 1 °C (32 to 34 °F) · gusts 48 km/h (30 mph) · freezing level 0 m (0 ft) | 3–5 cm (1–2 in) |
| Sat | Snow−3 to 0 °C (27 to 32 °F) · gusts 45 km/h (28 mph) · freezing level −50 m (−200 ft) | 1–2 cm (under 1 in) |
| Sun | Cloudy−2 to 3 °C (28 to 37 °F) · gusts 44 km/h (27 mph) · freezing level 400 m (1,300 ft) | No snow |
| Mon | Rain2 to 4 °C (36 to 39 °F) · gusts 47 km/h (29 mph) · freezing level 800 m (2,600 ft) | No snow |
| Tue | Rain and snow1 to 3 °C (34 to 37 °F) · gusts 47 km/h (29 mph) · freezing level 750 m (2,500 ft) | 0–3 cm (under 1 in) |
| Wed | Flurries1 to 2 °C (34 to 36 °F) · gusts 40 km/h (25 mph) · freezing level 400 m (1,300 ft) | Under 1 cm (under 1 in) |
| Thu | Light snow0 to 2 °C (32 to 36 °F) · freezing level 250 m (800 ft) | 0–2 cm (under 1 in) |
Sky is graded over the ski day, 9am to 4pm. Bluebird means at least two of the three models show clear skies all day, none shows overcast, and no snow or rain is forecast. Models are weaker on cloud than on snow, and none of them can see valley fog, so treat it as a good sign rather than a promise.
Oulu 14-day snow outlook
Days 8 to 14. Only two of our three models run this far ahead, and forecasts at this range often change, so read this as a guide to the pattern rather than a plan.
| Day | Weather | Snowfall |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 20 Nov | Cloudy0 to 1 °C (32 to 34 °F) | No snow |
| Sat 21 Nov | Cloudy−2 to 1 °C (28 to 34 °F) | No snow |
| Sun 22 Nov | Chance of snow−2 to 0 °C (28 to 32 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–4 cm (0–2 in) |
| Mon 23 Nov | Cloudy−3 to 0 °C (27 to 32 °F) | No snow |
| Tue 24 Nov | Cloudy−3 to −1 °C (27 to 30 °F) | No snow |
| Wed 25 Nov | Some sun−5 to −2 °C (23 to 28 °F) | No snow |
| Thu 26 Nov | Chance of snow−4 to −1 °C (25 to 30 °F) · 1 of 2 models show snow | 0–3 cm (under 1 in) |
How much snow is there in Oulu?
About 5 cm (2 in)
This is an estimate from weather models, not a measurement, so it can differ from the depth a resort reports on its pistes.
Where is Oulu?
- Region
- North Ostrobothnia
- Country
- Finland
- Elevation
- 15 m
- Population
- 217,469
When does it snow in Oulu?
In Oulu, snow falls on about 9 days in December in a typical year, the snowiest month. Snow is regular from November to April.
| January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 days | 7 days | 7 days | 4 days | <1 days | 0 days | 0 days | 0 days | <1 days | 2 days | 6 days | 9 days |
Average days each month with at least 1 cm of snowfall, 2016–2025. Calculated from ERA5 reanalysis data.
Snow in Oulu month by month
Averages for 2016 to 2025, from ERA5 reanalysis data.
| Month | Snow days | Share of the year's snow | Low to high |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7 | 17% | −10 to −5 °C (14 to 23 °F) |
| February | 7 | 17% | −9 to −4 °C (16 to 25 °F) |
| March | 7 | 14% | −7 to −1 °C (19 to 30 °F) |
| April | 4 | 9% | −3 to 5 °C (27 to 41 °F) |
| May | <1 | 2% | 3 to 12 °C (37 to 54 °F) |
| June | 0 | 0% | 10 to 18 °C (50 to 64 °F) |
| July | 0 | 0% | 13 to 21 °C (55 to 70 °F) |
| August | 0 | 0% | 12 to 19 °C (54 to 66 °F) |
| September | <1 | 0% | 8 to 14 °C (46 to 57 °F) |
| October | 2 | 5% | 2 to 6 °C (36 to 43 °F) |
| November | 6 | 14% | −3 to 1 °C (27 to 34 °F) |
| December | 9 | 20% | −6 to −2 °C (21 to 28 °F) |
Snow in Oulu in November
In November, Oulu gets snow on about 6 days, and the month brings about 14% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −3 to 1 °C (27 to 34 °F).
Snow in Oulu in December
In December, Oulu gets snow on about 9 days, and the month brings about 20% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −6 to −2 °C (21 to 28 °F).
Snow in Oulu in January
In January, Oulu gets snow on about 7 days, and the month brings about 17% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −10 to −5 °C (14 to 23 °F).
Snow in Oulu in February
In February, Oulu gets snow on about 7 days, and the month brings about 17% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −9 to −4 °C (16 to 25 °F).
Snow in Oulu in March
In March, Oulu gets snow on about 7 days, and the month brings about 14% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −7 to −1 °C (19 to 30 °F).
Snow in Oulu in April
In April, Oulu gets snow on about 4 days, and the month brings about 9% of the year's snowfall. Daily temperatures usually run from −3 to 5 °C (27 to 41 °F).
Which winters were snowiest in Oulu?
Of the last ten winters in Oulu, 2019/20 was the snowiest, about 14% above the ten-year average. The leanest was 2025/26, about 31% below average. The biggest single day of snowfall in the record was 20 October 2021.
| Winter | Compared with average | |
|---|---|---|
| 2016/17 | 101% of average | |
| 2017/18 | 113% of average | |
| 2018/19 | 94% of average | |
| 2019/20 | 114% of average | |
| 2020/21 | 111% of average | |
| 2021/22 | 104% of average | |
| 2022/23 | 104% of average | |
| 2023/24 | 113% of average | |
| 2024/25 | 76% of average | |
| 2025/26 | 69% of average |
Winters are compared with each other rather than given in centimetres. The ERA5 record is reliable on which winters were big and which were lean, but it underestimates absolute snowfall in the mountains, so the resort's own measured totals are the ones to trust for amounts.
Questions about snow in Oulu
Does Oulu have snow at Christmas?
Oulu had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on Christmas Day in 9 of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025. Fresh snow fell during 20 to 26 December in 9 of those years.
Does Oulu have snow at New Year?
Oulu had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on New Year's Day in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025. Fresh snow fell during 27 December to 2 January in 8 of those years.
Does Oulu have snow in mid-February?
Oulu had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on 15 February in every one of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025. Fresh snow fell during 10 to 20 February in 8 of those years.
Does Oulu have snow at Easter?
Oulu had at least 2.5 cm (1 in) of snow on the ground on Easter Sunday in 9 of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025. Fresh snow fell during Good Friday to Easter Monday in 4 of those years.
How many days a year does it snow in Oulu?
It snows on about 43 days a year in Oulu, counting days with at least 1 cm of snowfall, averaged over 2016 to 2025. December has the most, about 9 days.
What is the snowiest month in Oulu?
December is the snowiest month in Oulu, bringing about 20% of the year's snowfall, based on ERA5 reanalysis data for 2016 to 2025.
Which recent winter was the snowiest in Oulu?
Of the last ten winters in Oulu, 2019/20 was the snowiest, about 14% above the ten-year average. The leanest was 2025/26, about 31% below average.
How cold does Oulu get in winter?
January is the coldest month in Oulu, with average daily lows of −10 °C (14 °F) and highs of −5 °C (23 °F).
Snow forecasts near Oulu
Rovaniemi10–30 cm this weekSources: Oulu on Wikidata, Elevation from the Open-Meteo terrain model at the city centre coordinates