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Are Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The climate in Are is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year. Temperatures range from pleasant during the warmest months to cold in the cooler months. It also has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high levels of precipitation. Now, let’s break down all the climate details for a clearer picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

In Are, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 18°C in August to a chilly 6°C in February.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 2°C in February. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Are experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 2002 mm of precipitation annually. The seasons in Are, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, October, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 243 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 25 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, May, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 93 mm over 17 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Are Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

In Are, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 7.5 hours in May. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.1 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Stavanger, Norway (27 KM, 17 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Stavanger, Norway (27 KM, 17 Miles).

Forecast for Are

Sat   Jan 11
0°C | -7°C
N 3 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Sun   Jan 12
4°C | -7°C
SE 4 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Mon   Jan 13
8°C | 3°C
S 9 m/s
17 mm
overcast and heavy rain

overcast and heavy rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Are in Norway

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Are?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 18°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Are?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 6°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Are?
    October tops the wettest month list with 243 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Are?
    May is the driest month with 93 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Are?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 226 hours of sunshine.

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