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Stavanger in April: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Stavanger in April 2025

OK Weather
Cool
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Stavanger in April, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +8°C during the day and approximately 7 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 9 rainy days in the month and around 73 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • April is usually the driest month of the year in Stavanger

Average weather

☀️
+8°C
Avg. max. temperature
-4°C
Min.
+21°C
Max.
73 mm
Total precipitation
73%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
14 ⛅️
Cloudy
9 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Stavanger has OK weather in April.

Average temperature in Stavanger in April

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

Going from a maximum of +20°C during the day to a minimum of -1°C during the night, the temperature in April averages around +10°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 24% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +6°C to +11°C.

Is Stavanger warm or cold in April?

Stavanger is typically cool in April.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +6°C to +8°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +2°C to +4°C.

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

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

Climate in Stavanger in April

Stavanger weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
MarchAprilMay
Avg. temperature
+6°C+8°C+12°C
Min. temperature
-11°C-4°C0°C
Max. temperature
+16°C+21°C+29°C
Rainfall
105 mm73 mm80 mm
Wind
4 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
76%73%74%
Air pressure
1010 HPa1012 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
477
Cloudy days
151415
Rainy days
1199
Snowy days
100

April weather is still as ok as in March. It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +6°C to +8°C during the day. As April arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 105 mm to 73 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 76% to 73%. Winds are calmer in comparison to March, going down from 4 m/s to 3 m/s on average. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in April, from 4 to 7.

May brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 10 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 April, going from 1 m/s to 5 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Stavanger based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 37% chance of rain on an average day in April, with total rainfall of approximately 46 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 10 mm, which is considered light rain. April is a pretty wet month with over 11 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, 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.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during April in Stavanger based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in April is 0%, for a monthly total of around 2 mm.

Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last April in Stavanger?

This is the weather in Stavanger in April 2023:
1 April
☀️
+6°C
2 April
☀️
+7°C
3 April
🌧️
+6°C
4 April
☀️
+6°C
5 April
☀️
+7°C
6 April
🌧️
+4°C
7 April
🌧️
+7°C
8 April
☀️
+7°C
9 April
🌧️
+6°C
10 April
🌧️
+6°C
11 April
☀️
+7°C
12 April
☀️
+10°C
13 April
🌧️
+9°C
14 April
☁️
+8°C
15 April
☀️
+11°C
16 April
☁️
+9°C
17 April
☀️
+12°C
18 April
☀️
+16°C
19 April
☀️
+12°C
20 April
☀️
+15°C
21 April
☀️
+18°C
22 April
☀️
+20°C
23 April
☀️
+17°C
24 April
☀️
+13°C
25 April
☀️
+10°C
26 April
☀️
+11°C
27 April
☀️
+9°C
28 April
☁️
+10°C
29 April
☀️
+10°C
30 April
☀️
+11°C
In April 2023 Stavanger had 21 sunny days, 3 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +10°C, with an absolute maximum of +20°C and a minimum of +4°C. The average humidity was 68%, with a maximum of 96% and a minimum of 26%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 16 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 April has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1988 (+8°C) and the highest in 2019 (+15°C). The driest year was 1986 with only 31 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2017 with 211 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Stavanger in April:

Is April a good time to visit Stavanger?

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

Can you sunbathe in Stavanger in April?

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

Is Stavanger rainy in April?

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

Is it sunny in Stavanger in April?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Stavanger in April, 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.