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Stavanger in February: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Stavanger in February 2025

OK Weather
Cool
☁️
Cloudy
If you plan to visit Stavanger in February, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +4°C during the day and approximately 4 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 11 rainy days in the month and around 113 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

☀️
+4°C
Avg. max. temperature
-15°C
Min.
+13°C
Max.
113 mm
Total precipitation
79%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
11 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Stavanger has OK weather in February.

Average temperature in Stavanger in February

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

Going from a maximum of +8°C during the day to a minimum of -1°C during the night, the temperature in February averages around +6°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +7°C to +7°C.

Is Stavanger warm or cold in February?

Stavanger is typically cool in February.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +4°C to +4°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +1°C to +1°C.

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

February is one of the coolest months in Stavanger, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Stavanger in February

Stavanger weather looks like this, on average, in February and the surrounding months.
JanuaryFebruaryMarch
Avg. temperature
+4°C+4°C+6°C
Min. temperature
-19°C-15°C-11°C
Max. temperature
+11°C+13°C+16°C
Rainfall
150 mm113 mm105 mm
Wind
4 m/s3 m/s4 m/s
Humidity
80%79%76%
Air pressure
1008 HPa1010 HPa1010 HPa
Sunny days
344
Cloudy days
121115
Rainy days
141111
Snowy days
221

February often has better weather than January. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +4°C for average maximum temperature during the day. As February arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 150 mm to 113 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 80% to 79%. Winds are calmer in comparison to January, 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 February, from 3 to 4.

March brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 6 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 February, going from 9 m/s to 10 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during February in Stavanger based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 96% chance of rain on an average day in February, with total rainfall of approximately 220 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 22 mm, which is considered light rain. February is a pretty wet month with over 27 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how February 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 February in Stavanger based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in February is 0%, for a monthly total of around 6 mm.

February is one of the snowiest months in Stavanger.

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

How was the weather last February in Stavanger?

This is the weather in Stavanger in February 2023:
1 February
🌧️
+7°C
2 February
🌧️
+5°C
3 February
🌧️
+8°C
4 February
🌧️
+7°C
5 February
🌧️
+7°C
6 February
🌧️
+4°C
7 February
🌧️
+6°C
8 February
🌧️
+8°C
9 February
🌧️
+7°C
10 February
🌧️
+5°C
11 February
🌧️
+5°C
12 February
🌧️
+7°C
13 February
🌧️
+7°C
14 February
🌧️
+5°C
15 February
🌧️
+6°C
16 February
🌧️
+6°C
17 February
🌧️
+5°C
18 February
🌧️
+6°C
19 February
☀️
+2°C
20 February
🌧️
+4°C
21 February
🌧️
+7°C
22 February
☀️
+5°C
23 February
🌧️
+7°C
24 February
🌧️
+6°C
25 February
☀️
+7°C
26 February
☀️
+7°C
27 February
☀️
+8°C
28 February
☁️
+7°C
In February 2023 Stavanger had 5 sunny days, 1 cloudy days, and 22 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +6°C, with an absolute maximum of +8°C and a minimum of +2°C. The average humidity was 82%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 37%. The average wind speed was 6 m/s, with a maximum of 15 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 February has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1986 (+1°C) and the highest in 2019 (+8°C). The driest year was 2010 with only 0 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 363 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Stavanger in February:

Is February a good time to visit Stavanger?

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

Can you sunbathe in Stavanger in February?

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

Is Stavanger rainy in February?

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

Is it sunny in Stavanger in February?

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