Haugesund Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Haugesund experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from pleasant days
to cold weather.
It is also known for its large amounts of rain/snowfall.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Haugesund is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 19°C in August to a chilly 6°C in the coolest month, February.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 1°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Haugesund has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 1946 mm of rain/snowfall per year. The climate in Haugesund shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in October, with an average of 228 mm of precipitation over 26 rainy days. In contrast, May offers drier and sunnier days, with around 94 mm of rainfall over 18 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Haugesund Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
For those who appreciate different seasons, Haugesund serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 1.1 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Haugesund.
The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 82%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 76%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Haugesund in Norway
Other facts from our historical weather data:August has an average maximum temperature of 19°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 6°C.
October tops the wettest month list with 228 mm of rainfall.
May is the driest month with 94 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 226 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
