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When is the best time to visit Stavanger?
In general the best time to visit Stavanger is probably August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are July, August, September, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during .
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, November, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Stavanger in different months
This is the average weather in Stavanger for each month based on historic data:
In February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October the weather is average. Expect around 161 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 225 mm in October.
January, November, December bring not the best weather. January is the coldest month with the temperature going down to +1°C.
Climate in Stavanger
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Stavanger for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +11°C | +13°C | +16°C | +21°C | +29°C | +29°C | +31°C | +29°C | +27°C | +22°C | +16°C | +12°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +4°C | +4°C | +6°C | +9°C | +12°C | +15°C | +17°C | +17°C | +15°C | +11°C | +8°C | +5°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| -19°C | -15°C | -11°C | -4°C | 0°C | +5°C | +7°C | +6°C | +3°C | -1°C | -9°C | -11°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| +8°C | +7°C | +7°C | +9°C | +12°C | +16°C | +18°C | +19°C | +18°C | +15°C | +12°C | +10°C |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 81 | 79 | 77 | 74 | 74 | 77 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 79 | 80 | 81 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 154 | 113 | 109 | 75 | 82 | 79 | 117 | 167 | 194 | 225 | 206 | 175 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 15 | 14 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 3 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 16 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 18 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 6 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Stavanger during the whole year:
The hottest month in Stavanger is August with average maximum temperature going up to +17°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +1°C.
Water temperature
Here are the water temperatures in Stavanger during the whole year:
Stavanger achieves its warmest water temperature in August, where the average sea temperature goes up to +17°C. Coldest water temperature is in March with +5°C in average.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Stavanger looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Stavanger is December with average humidity going up to 81%. The least humid month is April with an average humidity of 74%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Stavanger during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is May with approximately 7 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 82 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is October with approximately 23 rainy days and 225 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Stavanger during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is January with approximately 6 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Stavanger:
What is the hottest month in Stavanger?
The hottest month in Stavanger is August with average maximum temperature of +17°C.
What is the coldest month in Stavanger?
The coldest month in Stavanger is January with minimum temperatures of +1°C.
Is Stavanger worth visiting in winter?
Winter is usually not the best time to go to Stavanger.
When does it rain the least in Stavanger?
if you're looking to visit Stavanger when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for October, November, September. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being April with only 75 mm of rain.
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, 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.