If you are thinking of traveling to Stavanger in January, think and plan carefully. The average daytime high temperature is usually around +4°C, and there are only about 3 sunny days in total throughout the whole month. Pack for extremes to ensure that you are as comfortable as possible. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
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January is usually the coldest month of the year in Stavanger;
Average weather
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+4°C
Avg. max. temperature
-19°C
Min.
+11°C
Max.
154 mm
Total precipitation
81%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
6 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Stavanger has uncomfortable weather in January.
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Average temperature in Stavanger in January
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Stavanger for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +9°C during the day to a minimum of -6°C during the night, the temperature in January averages around +5°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 20% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +2°C to +5°C.
Is Stavanger warm or cold in January?
Stavanger is typically cool in January.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +5°C to +4°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +2°C to +1°C.
Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
January is the coldest month in Stavanger, here is the comparison with other months:
Water temperature in Stavanger in January
Water in Stavanger in January is Cold. It varies from +4°C to +8°C, with an average of +6°C.Note that the air temperature is lower than the water temperature, averaging around +4°C.
The water temperature in January is one of the coldest of the entire year:
The warmest water temperatures in Stavanger are reached in August, when the average sea temperature rises to +17°C. The coldest water temperatures are in March, with an average of +5°C.
Can you swim in Stavanger in January?
We would not recommend swimming in Stavanger in January, the water is very cold (+6°C on average). Consider swimming only if you are an experienced cold-water swimmer with proper gear.
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Cold
Below +16°C
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Fresh
16°C - 21°C
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Comfortable
21°C - 25°C
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Warm
25°C - 28°C
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Very warm
+28°C and up
You will need a full-body wetsuit, cap, gloves, a warm change of clothes, and a hot drink ready for after your swim.
Climate in Stavanger in January
Stavanger weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
December
January
February
Avg. temperature
+5°C
+4°C
+4°C
Min. temperature
-11°C
-19°C
-15°C
Max. temperature
+12°C
+11°C
+13°C
Rainfall
175 mm
154 mm
113 mm
Wind
4 m/s
4 m/s
4 m/s
Avg. water temperature
+8°C
+6°C
+5°C
Humidity
81%
81%
79%
Air pressure
1007 HPa
1008 HPa
1011 HPa
Sunny days
2
3
4
Cloudy days
5
6
6
Rainy days
18
16
13
Snowy days
5
6
6
January weather is still as bad as in December.It’s getting colder in January. From +5°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +4°C.As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 175 mm to 154 mm.Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 81%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 4 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in January, from 2 to 3.
But maybe it is worth considering traveling in February as the weather gets better.
Wind speed in Stavanger in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 11 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 January, going from 1 m/s to 8 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Stavanger based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 84% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 328 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 47 mm, which is moderate rain.January is a pretty wet month with over 26 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Stavanger wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 74% chance of precipitation and 225 mm of rainfall per day. April, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 53% chance of precipitation and 75 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during January in Stavanger based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 6% chance of snow on an average day in January, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 27 mm.
January is one of the snowiest months in Stavanger.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last January in Stavanger?
This is the weather in Stavanger in January 2023:
1 January
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+2°C
2 January
🌧️
+4°C
3 January
🌧️
+5°C
4 January
🌧️
+6°C
5 January
🌧️
+3°C
6 January
🌧️
+8°C
7 January
🌧️
+9°C
8 January
🌧️
+8°C
9 January
🌧️
+7°C
10 January
🌧️
+7°C
11 January
🌧️
+8°C
12 January
🌧️
+6°C
13 January
🌧️
+5°C
14 January
🌧️
+5°C
15 January
🌧️
+5°C
16 January
🌨️
+4°C
17 January
🌧️
+1°C
18 January
🌨️
+2°C
19 January
☀️
+2°C
20 January
☀️
+1°C
21 January
☀️
+2°C
22 January
☁️
+3°C
23 January
☁️
+4°C
24 January
🌧️
+7°C
25 January
🌧️
+7°C
26 January
☀️
+5°C
27 January
☁️
+4°C
28 January
🌧️
+7°C
29 January
🌧️
+7°C
30 January
🌧️
+5°C
31 January
🌧️
+5°C
In January 2023 Stavanger had 5 sunny days, 3 cloudy days, and 19 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +5°C, with an absolute maximum of +9°C and a minimum of +1°C. The average humidity was 84%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 57%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 17 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Stavanger climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Stavanger in January has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1979 (+8°C) and the highest in 2014 (+12°C). The driest year was 1993 with only 1101 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 3278 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Stavanger in January:
Is January a good time to visit Stavanger?
There is never a bad time to go to Stavanger, but the weather isn’t the best in January, so plan on enjoying the great indoor attractions of Stavanger and pack for the extremes in weather.
Can you sunbathe in Stavanger in January?
Not really, January is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Can you swim in Stavanger in January?
Swimming in Stavanger in January is challenging and not recommended for inexperienced swimmers or without proper equipment and preparation.
Is Stavanger rainy in January?
Stavanger is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Stavanger in January?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Stavanger in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
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, 2023.
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.
