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Oulu

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Updated Friday, September 11, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Oulu month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Oulu are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 18–21°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 21°C), January the coldest (average low -10°C), and August the wettest (about 104 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January-5.0-10.4391.0
February-4.0-9.4392.9
March-0.8-7.0356.7
April4.6-3.3389.7
May11.93.04812.7
June17.99.86815.1
July20.813.28713.7
August18.611.610411.1
September13.67.7767.1
October6.11.7803.6
November0.7-3.0551.2
December-2.0-6.5490.4

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What is being reported around Oulu

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People and places shaping Oulu

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Research updated Tuesday, September 1, 2026
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Past and future events in Oulu

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1323

    Following the Treaty of Nöteborg in 1323, the status of Oulu was disputed in its ownership, as both the Novgorod Republic and the Kingdom of Sweden held much influence.

  2. Documented history · 1345

    In 1345, the Swedish annexed territory up to the Kemi River for the Diocese of Turku.

  3. Documented history · 1375

    In 1375, the Novgorodians built a defensive castle which was later captured by the Swedish forces in 1377.

  4. Documented history · 1531

    In 1531, the city was granted permission to act as a trading post.

Current public leadership

  • Risto Parjanne

    Wikidata currently records this person as Oulu's head of government. Finnish civil servant.

  • Ari Alatossava

    Wikidata currently records this person as Oulu's head of government. Finnish civil servant.

  • Kari Nenonen

    Wikidata currently records this person as Oulu's head of government. Finnish politician.

  • Ilmo Paananen

    Wikidata currently records this person as Oulu's head of government. Finnish civil servant politician (1927-2014).

  • Päivi Laajala

    Wikidata currently records this person as Oulu's head of government. Finnish civil servant.

People associated with this place

  • Matti Hautamäki

    Wikidata records Oulu as this person's place of birth. Finnish ski jumper.

  • Heidi Hautala

    Wikidata records Oulu as this person's place of birth. Finnish politician.

  • Saara Aalto

    singer

  • Eero Aho

    actor

  • Outi Alanko-Kahiluoto

    politician

Historical figures

No historical figure has been extracted from reliable context for Oulu yet.

Local business and employers

  • Fingersoft

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Oulu. Finnish video game developer.

  • Bittium

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Oulu. Company.

  • Merijal

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Oulu. Confectionery factory in Oulu, Finland.

  • Technopolis Oyj

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Oulu. Corporation listed on the Helsinki Stock Exchange that operates science parks in several cities of Finland.

  • Talenom

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Oulu. Finnish company.

Newspapers and local media

  • Oulun Sanomat

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Oulu. Former Finnish newspaper published in Oulu.

  • Oulun ylioppilaslehti

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Oulu. Magazine published by the Student Union of the University of Oulu.

  • Päivämies

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Oulu. Finnish Christian newspaper.

  • Kansan Tahto

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Oulu. Socialist newspaper in Oulu, Finland.

  • Ruutukaava

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Oulu. Finnish online comic magazine.

Buildings and landmarks

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01 · Overview

Oulu, in brief

Oulu is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Oulu took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Oulu

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Oulu

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Oulu

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Oulu

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Oulu

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08 · Questions

Questions about Oulu

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Frequently Asked Questions about Oulu

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Oulu located and what are its coordinates?

Oulu is situated in Finland at geographic coordinates 65.0124, 25.4682 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Oulu?

Oulu has a recorded population of approximately 216,066 and observes the Europe/Helsinki time zone (EUR).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Oulu?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Oulu include fi-FI, sv-FI, smn, and the circulating currency is EUR.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Oulu?

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