Average Monthly Sunshine in Stavanger

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Stavanger receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Seasonal sunshine in Stavanger varies. It peaks at 226 hours in May and drops to 32 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1540 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

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.

Stavanger’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Stavanger enjoys an average of 1540 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In contrast, Brussels, UK, receives only about 1590 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Beijing, China, has 2505 hours of sunshine annually, with clear, sunny days in winter.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Other climate information

October, Stavanger’s wettest month, receives 177 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 12°C. During the driest month May you can expect a temperature of 13°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Stavanger Precipitation page.