Rogaland Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Rogaland, Norway in January.

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Stavanger Hervik Fister Haugesund

Are you planning a trip a to Rogaland, Norway in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Rogaland in January

Rogaland, Norway is a region in Norway. January in Rogaland generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with heavy precipitation. The month of January is in the winter season.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from very cold in Saudasjøen at 1°C (34°F) to cold in Utsira at 7°C (45°F). At night it cools down to 4°C (39°F) in Utsira and -4°C (25°F) in Saudasjøen.

To explore the conditions in Rogaland, Norway in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Utsira with an average of 164 mm (6.5 in) to heavy rainfall in Saudasjøen with 299 mm (12 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine tends to be more scarce in many locations. Stavanger gets roughly 48 hours of sunlight. For sunnier alternatives, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

Explore Rogaland by month

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Best Places to Visit in Rogaland in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Rogaland.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Rogaland

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Rogaland, Norway?

Temperature range in Rogaland (January)

Precipitation variation in Rogaland (January)

Stavanger

In January Stavanger generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
32 hours
48 hours
79 hours
Monthly rainfall
215 mm (8.5 in)
200 mm (7.9 in)
177 mm (7 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
22 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Stavanger →

Hervik

In January Hervik generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
32 hours
48 hours
79 hours
Monthly rainfall
231 mm (9.1 in)
213 mm (8.4 in)
190 mm (7.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
25 days
24 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Hervik →

Fister

In January Fister generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and heavy monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly sun hours
32 hours
48 hours
79 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
239 mm (9.4 in)
233 mm (9.2 in)
211 mm (8.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
25 days
24 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Fister →

Haugesund

In January Haugesund generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
32 hours
48 hours
79 hours
Monthly rainfall
202 mm (8 in)
189 mm (7.4 in)
166 mm (6.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
26 days
24 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Haugesund →

Sandnes

In January Sandnes generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
32 hours
48 hours
79 hours
Monthly rainfall
210 mm (8.3 in)
196 mm (7.7 in)
171 mm (6.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
22 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Sandnes →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Rogaland, in Norway.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Rogaland in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Stavanger 6°C (43°F) 2°C (36°F) 200 mm (7.9 in)
Hervik 6°C (43°F) 1°C (34°F) 213 mm (8.4 in)
Fister 4°C (39°F) -1°C (30°F) 233 mm (9.2 in)
Haugesund 6°C (43°F) 2°C (36°F) 189 mm (7.4 in)
Sandnes 6°C (43°F) 2°C (36°F) 196 mm (7.7 in)
Skudeneshavn 7°C (45°F) 3°C (37°F) 178 mm (7 in)

Rogaland weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Rogaland, Norway in January?

Rogaland, Norway typically experiences poor weather in January, part of the winter season. Daytime highs in Stavanger average around 6°C (43°F), and temperatures drop to about 2°C (36°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Rogaland, Norway in January?

In Stavanger, the average daytime high in January is 6°C (43°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 2°C (36°F).

Does Rogaland, Norway get a lot of rain in January?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Stavanger records an average of 200 mm (7.9 in) in January, putting it among the wetter months for Rogaland, Norway.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Rogaland, Norway?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Rogaland, Norway with often poor weather in Stavanger.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly tolerable weather in Stavanger. The weather in January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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