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Oulu
Finland·🌊 Coastal
Tech city on the Gulf of Bothnia with cycling culture and the Air Guitar World Championship.
What awaits you
City tripActiveMuseumsNatureWalkableBy the sea
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Best time to visit
July–August: up to 20°C with 12h of sunshine per day.
In July, water temperatures reach a pleasant 20°C — perfect for swimming.
Cooler winters (-4°C). Best visited in July–August.
Max. temperature
-5°Jan
-3°Feb
-1°Mar
4°Apr
13°May
19°Jun
20°Jul
20°Aug
14°Sep
6°Oct
0°Nov
-3°Dec
Water temperature
0°Jan
0°Feb
0°Mar
0°Apr
5°May
16°Jun
20°Jul
20°Aug
15°Sep
8°Oct
1°Nov
0°Dec
Sunshine hours
1hJan
2hFeb
6hMar
9hApr
13hMay
15hJun
12hJul
10hAug
6hSep
4hOct
1hNov
0hDec
Rain days
9dJan
11dFeb
8dMar
9dApr
7dMay
11dJun
19dJul
15dAug
13dSep
14dOct
9dNov
11dDec
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Oulu as a Vacation Destination
Oulu is an excellent choice for city breaks, active holidays. Its coastal location offers direct access to the sea and plenty of water activities. The best time to visit is June, July, August with temperatures up to 20°C.
The center is easily walkable — a car is rarely needed.
The region offers rich cultural experiences: museums and historic sites, stunning natural landscapes. The best months for swimming are July with water temperatures up to 20°C.
Good to know
Price level
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Local languages
FI