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Stavanger in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Stavanger in October and see if it is worth visiting.
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October

Weather in Stavanger in October 2024

OK Weather
Cool
🌧️
Rainy
If you plan to visit Stavanger in October, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +11°C during the day and approximately 3 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 17 rainy days in the month and around 224 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+11°C
Avg. max. temperature
-1°C
Min.
+22°C
Max.
224 mm
Total precipitation
78%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
17 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Stavanger has OK weather in October.

Average temperature in Stavanger in October

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Stavanger for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +15°C during the day to a minimum of +4°C during the night, the temperature in October averages around +13°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 9% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +15°C to +14°C.

Is Stavanger warm or cold in October?

Stavanger is typically cool in October.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +15°C to +11°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +11°C to +8°C.

Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

Take a look at how October is compared to other months in Stavanger:

Climate in Stavanger in October

Stavanger weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+15°C+11°C+8°C
Min. temperature
+3°C-1°C-9°C
Max. temperature
+27°C+22°C+16°C
Rainfall
190 mm224 mm205 mm
Wind
3 m/s4 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
78%78%79%
Air pressure
1011 HPa1009 HPa1008 HPa
Sunny days
334
Cloudy days
121110
Rainy days
151716
Snowy days
000

October weather is still as ok as in September. It’s getting colder in October. From +15°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +11°C. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 190 mm to 224 mm. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 78%. Winds are stronger in comparison to September, going up from 3 m/s to 4 m/s on average. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 3 sunny days during the month.

Next month (November) brings a further decline in the weather.

Wind

Wind speed in Stavanger in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Stavanger is gradually increasing during October, going from 3 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Stavanger based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 90% chance of rain on an average day in October, with total rainfall of approximately 297 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 28 mm, which is moderate rain. October is a pretty wet month with over 28 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
October is one of the rainiest months in Stavanger, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Stavanger wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 55% chance of precipitation and 224 mm of rainfall per day. April, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 30% chance of precipitation and 73 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last October in Stavanger?

This is the weather in Stavanger in October 2023:
1 October
☁️
+15°C
2 October
🌧️
+13°C
3 October
☁️
+14°C
4 October
☁️
+15°C
5 October
🌧️
+14°C
6 October
🌧️
+14°C
7 October
🌧️
+13°C
8 October
🌧️
+12°C
9 October
☁️
+14°C
10 October
🌧️
+13°C
11 October
🌧️
+11°C
12 October
🌧️
+12°C
13 October
☀️
+12°C
14 October
🌧️
+12°C
15 October
🌧️
+10°C
16 October
🌧️
+11°C
17 October
🌧️
+12°C
18 October
☁️
+12°C
19 October
☀️
+10°C
20 October
☀️
+12°C
21 October
🌧️
+12°C
22 October
🌧️
+11°C
23 October
☁️
+15°C
24 October
🌧️
+15°C
25 October
🌧️
+12°C
26 October
🌧️
+13°C
27 October
☁️
+14°C
28 October
☁️
+15°C
29 October
☁️
+13°C
30 October
☁️
+15°C
31 October
☁️
+14°C
In October 2023 Stavanger had 3 sunny days, 11 cloudy days, and 17 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +13°C, with an absolute maximum of +15°C and a minimum of +10°C. The average humidity was 86%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 64%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Stavanger climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Stavanger in October has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1992 (+10°C) and the highest in 2005 (+14°C). The driest year was 2015 with only 56 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2018 with 477 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Stavanger in October:

Is October a good time to visit Stavanger?

It’s always a good time to visit Stavanger, but the weather is changeable in October, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Stavanger in October?

Not really, October is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Stavanger rainy in October?

Stavanger is often rainy in October. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Stavanger in October?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Stavanger in October, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Norway

Check out the weather for other cities in Norway.

Monthly weather in Stavanger

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Stavanger, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.