Stavanger weather in January (Rogaland, Norway)

How's the weather trend in Stavanger as January approaches? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

In January, Stavanger tends to experience low temperatures and heavy rainfall. Enjoy the winter season during this month. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 6°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 2°C.

Precipitation

Stavanger in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 200 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 22 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 48 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month 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 January

Min Temperature 2°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 73%  

Precipitation 200 mm  

Rainy days 22 days  

Humidity 82%  

Sunshine 48 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Norway in January

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Stavanger.

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