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Stavanger Climate by Month

Stavanger 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 day and night temperature

The climate in Stavanger is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 19°C in August to a chilly 5°C in the coolest month, February. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 1°C, particularly during the colder months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Stavanger has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 2000 mm of rain/snowfall per year. The climate in Stavanger shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in October, with an average of 230 mm of precipitation over 24 rainy days.

In contrast, May offers drier and sunnier days, with around 96 mm of rainfall over 17 rainy days.

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

Sunshine over the year

For those who appreciate different seasons, Stavanger 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.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The best time of year to visit Stavanger in Norway

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Stavanger?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 19°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Stavanger?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 5°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Stavanger?
    October tops the wettest month list with 230 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Stavanger?
    May is the driest month with 96 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Stavanger?
    May is the sunniest month with an average of 226 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Stavanger

    Sun   Dec 15
    10°C | 2°C
    W 43 km/h
    20 mm
    overcast and heavy rain

    overcast and heavy rain

    Mon   Dec 16
    8°C | 5°C
    W 36 km/h
    16 mm
    overcast and heavy rain

    overcast and heavy rain

    Tue   Dec 17
    7°C | 4°C
    NW 22 km/h
    9.8 mm
    broken clouds and rain

    broken clouds and rain