Sandnes Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Visitors to Sandnes can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 18°C (64°F) in August, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 5°C (41°F) during cooler months like February.

At night, you can expect temperatures ranging from 13°C (55°F) in August to around 1°C (34°F) during February.

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Temperature ranges by month

Sandnes is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1945 mm (77 in). Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. In the wettest month, October it receives heavy rainfall, averaging 229 mm (9 in) of precipitation, recorded across 24 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month May brings less rainfall, with 91 mm (3.6 in) over 17 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Sandnes Precipitation page.

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

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Sandnes. While May receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 7.5 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.1 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Sandnes.

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