Oulu in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Oulu in january 2026
The weather in Oulu in the month of january comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
very bad weather 640.6cm
Weather at 6am
18°F
Snow showers
49% of time
22%
13%
10%
Weather at 12pm
20°F
Snow showers
47% of time
22%
13%
11%
Weather at 6pm
18°F
Snow showers
48% of time
24%
11%
10%
Weather at 3am
18°F
45%
23%
13%
13%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Oulu in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Oulu in january.
The climate of Oulu in january is very bad
In january in Oulu, the climate is wet (with 3in of precipitation over 6 days). This is better than the previous month since in december it receives an average of 3.4in of rainfall over 6 days.
The climate is icy in that area this month. Do not forget to take with you warm clothes!. Temperatures are up to 22°F. The seasonal minimum is 16°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in january in Oulu is 20°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Oulu in the month of january with a maximum record of 40°F in 2020 and a minimum record of -16°F in 2011.
On this month of january, day length in Oulu is generally 05:04. The sun rises at 09:56 and sunset is at 15:00.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Oulu in january
Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements of the past years of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 20°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 22°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 16°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 40°F (2020) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | -16°F (2011) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 30 day(s) (97%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 32°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 29°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 34°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 16km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 7°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 3in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 6 day(s) (18%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 0.8in (2018) | ||||
| Snowfall | 640.6cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 96% | ||||
| Visibility | 5.28km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 77% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 2 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 09:56 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 15:00 | ||||
| Length of day | 05:04 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in january | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last january?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Oulu in january 2025:
23°F to 25°F
9°F to 14°F
11°F to 22°F
2°F to 11°F
2°F to 20°F
18°F to 22°F
14°F to 23°F
32°F to 32°F
9°F to 14°F
-0°F to 5°F
2°F to 4°F
5°F to 23°F
25°F to 32°F
34°F to 36°F
16°F to 34°F
36°F to 38°F
32°F to 38°F
32°F to 40°F
27°F to 32°F
16°F to 25°F
16°F to 18°F
16°F to 18°F
11°F to 16°F
18°F to 31°F
31°F to 34°F
32°F to 34°F
23°F to 29°F
29°F to 32°F
31°F to 34°F
32°F to 34°F
22°F to 31°F
Map: other cities in Finland in january
Cities near Oulu:
| Haukipudas in january | very bad weather |
| Raahe in january | very bad weather |
| Kuivaniemi in january | very bad weather |
| Pudasjärvi in january | very bad weather |
| Pyhaejoki in january | very bad weather |
| Kalajoki in january | very bad weather |
| Ylivieska in january | very bad weather |
| Nivala in january | very bad weather |
| Kajaani in january | very bad weather |
| Taivalkoski in january | very bad weather |
| Suomussalmi in january | very bad weather |
| Lapland (Rovaniemi) in january | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
Oulu
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Weather data for Oulu in january:
Weather data for Oulu for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Oulu. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Oulu can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Oulu.