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Sandnes Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

The temperature in Sandnes can vary quite a bit throughout the year. Temperatures can be mild during the warmest months, and cold during the cooler months. It also experiences much rain/snowfall throughout the year. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

Visitors to Sandnes can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a moderate 16°C in August. In February, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 5°C.

At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around 1°C during this month.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Sandnes is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 2862 mm. Sandnes can be quite wet during December, receiving approximately 331 mm of precipitation over 29 rainy days.

In contrast May, experiences much drier conditions, with 131 mm of rainfall, spread across 18 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Sandnes Precipitation page.

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

Forecast for Sandnes

Thu   Jan 30
4°C | 1°C
E 2 m/s
1.3 mm
overcast and  chance of slight rain

overcast and chance of slight rain

Fri   Jan 31
3°C | -3°C
SE 1 m/s
1.3 mm
broken clouds and small chance of slight rain

broken clouds and small chance of slight rain

Sat   Feb 01
3°C | -3°C
SE 5 m/s
overcast and no rain

overcast and no rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Sandnes in Norway

The average rainfall figures in Sandnes are quite high. Throughout the year, you have a chance of prolonged precipitation. So no matter what time of year you go, you will always have to deal with a high number of rainy days. This makes it more challenging to point out the best time of year to visit. Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Sandnes?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 16°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Sandnes?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 5°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Sandnes?
    December tops the wettest month list with 331 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Sandnes?
    May is the driest month with 131 mm of precipitation.

  • 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.