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Stavanger, Norway - Weather and Climate

Stavanger, Rogaland, Norway, experiences significant temperature shifts throughout the year. The city's weather can transition from pleasant to cold periods. It is also known for its heavy rain/snowfall. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a complete picture.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Stavanger 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 5°C in the coolest month, February.

Nights vary from 13°C in August 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

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. For more details, please visit our Stavanger Precipitation page.

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.

Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Forecast for Stavanger

Thursday
17 Jul
Mostly sunny
Mostly sunny
25°C
0 mm
Friday
18 Jul
Light rain showers and thunder
Light rain showers and thunder
24°C
0 mm
Saturday
19 Jul
Cloudy
Cloudy
24°C
0 mm

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

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.

  • 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.