North Ostrobothnia weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for North Ostrobothnia, Finland. Like most weather services, we show North Ostrobothnia at one spot: Oulu, its largest city. At 12:45 AM local time it was cloudy and 5°C (41°F). Real rain for 9 hours (19.3 mm total) — consider moving outdoor plans. Best months for weather: Jun–Aug.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Real rain for 9 hours (19.3 mm total) — consider moving outdoor plans
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jun–AugOff season Oct–Apr
About Oulu weather
Is it raining in Oulu right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 5° right now. Real rain for 9 hours (19.3 mm total) — consider moving outdoor plans.
What’s the weather like in Oulu this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 2–8° and lows of -2–5°. Rain is likely on 1 of 7 days (Sunday). The driest day looks like Wednesday.
Has it been raining in Oulu lately?
In the past 7 days, Oulu had 3 rainy days and 7.3 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Oulu?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm winter coat.
North Ostrobothnia weather by month
When is the best time to visit North Ostrobothnia?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit North Ostrobothnia is Jun–Aug, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Oct–Apr tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from -7°C (19°F) in January to 20°C (68°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in North Ostrobothnia?
July is the wettest month, with about 83 mm (3.3 in) of rain on average. February is the driest, with about 39 mm (1.5 in).
What is the hottest month in North Ostrobothnia?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 20°C (68°F) and lows of 13°C (55°F). January is the coolest, with highs of -7°C (19°F) and lows of -12°C (10°F).
Does North Ostrobothnia have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is July at about 83 mm (3.3 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Oulu), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in North Ostrobothnia
Weather can differ a lot within North Ostrobothnia: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oulu | Jun–Aug | None | -7–20°C | 730 mm |
| Raahe | Jun–Aug | None | -6–19°C | 712 mm |
| Haukipudas | Jun–Aug | None | -7–20°C | 730 mm |
| Ylivieska | Jun–Aug | None | -6–20°C | 746 mm |