Stavanger weather in August (Rogaland, Norway)

Planning a trip to Stavanger in August? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In August, Stavanger generally has pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. August is a summer month. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 19°C, while night temperatures can drop to 13°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Stavanger in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 177 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 21 days of the month will see rainfall.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 161 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, August is one of the better months to visit Stavanger. July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Stavanger climate page with graphs.

 

Stavanger, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 13°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 19°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 69%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 177 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 21 days  
HumidityHumidity 81%  
SunshineSunshine 161 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Norway in August

Find out more about the weather in Norway in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Stavanger in August?

For visitors traveling to Stavanger, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in August.

Swimming
6/10
Camping
6/10

Interested in more climate information?

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