Stavanger, Norway experiences average highs of 10°C (50°F) and lows of 6°C (43°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is frequent, averaging about 17 rainy days per month. Average highs have warmed by 0.6°C (1.1°F) across the available records.
Stavanger, Norway Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Stavanger, Norway. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Feb–Sep 
Wetter season: Jan–Dec At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
3.5/10
Best: June, July, August, September
UV Index
3
Low
Temperature 10°C / 6°C
Feels Like 7°C / 2°C
Rainy Days 17
Rainfall 159 mm
Sunshine 7 h
Humidity 81%
Wind Speed 27 km/h
Dew Point 5°C
Snow Days 7 days
Frost Days 6 days
Hottest Month
17°C
August
Avg Low13°C
Rain17days
Coldest Month
1°C
January
Avg High4°C
Rain19days
Driest Month
12days
April
Avg High9°C
Avg Low4°C
Windiest Month
31 km/h
January (Gusts 54)
Sea Temperature
6°C – 16°C
Warmest water: July (
15.7°C
)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding January, February, March, December due to very cold temperatures, heavy rainfall.
Sun Position
Sunrise 04:26
Daylight 18.4h
Sunset 22:52
Live conditions—
Stavanger on the map · live conditions
Stavanger, Norway
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Norway
- City
- Stavanger
- Population
- 148.7K
- Coordinates
- 58.97°, 5.73°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Mar–May
Avg High 9°C
Avg Low 4°C
Rain 13 days/mo
Summer
Jun–Aug
Avg High 16°C
Avg Low 12°C
Rain 16 days/mo
3/3 best months
Autumn
Sep–Nov
Avg High 11°C
Avg Low 8°C
Rain 19 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Dec–Feb
Avg High 5°C
Avg Low 2°C
Rain 19 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 4°C / 1°C . Feb: 4°C / 1°C . Mar: 5°C / 2°C . Apr: 9°C / 4°C . May: 12°C / 7°C . Jun: 15°C / 11°C . Jul: 17°C / 12°C . Aug: 17°C / 13°C . Sep: 15°C / 11°C . Oct: 11°C / 8°C . Nov: 7°C / 5°C . Dec: 6°C / 3°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 183 mm. Feb: 166 mm. Mar: 118 mm. Apr: 68 mm. May: 79 mm. Jun: 103 mm. Jul: 151 mm. Aug: 179 mm. Sep: 215 mm. Oct: 237 mm. Nov: 202 mm. Dec: 206 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 82%. Feb: 81%. Mar: 80%. Apr: 77%. May: 78%. Jun: 81%. Jul: 83%. Aug: 83%. Sep: 82%. Oct: 81%. Nov: 81%. Dec: 83%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 31 km/h . Feb: 30 km/h . Mar: 27 km/h . Apr: 24 km/h . May: 23 km/h . Jun: 23 km/h . Jul: 23 km/h . Aug: 25 km/h . Sep: 27 km/h . Oct: 30 km/h . Nov: 29 km/h . Dec: 31 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 2h. Feb: 5h. Mar: 7h. Apr: 10h. May: 12h. Jun: 12h. Jul: 12h. Aug: 10h. Sep: 8h. Oct: 5h. Nov: 3h. Dec: 2h.
Sea Temperature
Sea Temperatureswim
Line chart showing monthly sea temperature. Jan: 6°C . Feb: 6°C . Mar: 6°C . Apr: 7°C . May: 10°C . Jun: 13°C . Jul: 16°C . Aug: 16°C . Sep: 16°C . Oct: 13°C . Nov: 10°C . Dec: 9°C .
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 1. Feb: UV 1. Mar: UV 2. Apr: UV 4. May: UV 5. Jun: UV 6. Jul: UV 5. Aug: UV 4. Sep: UV 3. Oct: UV 2. Nov: UV 1. Dec: UV 0.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Snow Days
Snow DaysSnowfall
Snow Days: Jan: 12 days. Feb: 10 days. Mar: 7 days. Apr: 3 days. May: 0 days. Jun: 0 days. Jul: 0 days. Aug: 0 days. Sep: 0 days. Oct: 0 days. Nov: 3 days. Dec: 7 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have warmed by 0.6°C (1.1°F) across the available records. Average rainfall is trending wetter by about 13 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Jul 2025 · 19°C | Aug · 17°C |
| Coldest month | Jan 2025 · 1°C | Jan · 1°C |
| Wettest month | Dec 2025 · 291 mm | Oct · 237 mm |
| Windiest month | Dec 2025 · 31 km/h | Jan · 31 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January
Wet 
February
Poor March
Poor April
Poor May
Fair June best
Good July best
Fair August best
Fair September best
Wet October
Wet November
Wet December
Wet | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4°C / 1°C | -1°C / -5°C | 19days (183 mm) Wet | 2.3h Poor | 82% Humid | 0.5 Low | Wet | View Details |
| February | 4°C / 1°C | 0°C / -4°C | 17days (166 mm) Wet | 4.5h Fair | 81% Humid | 1.2 Low | Poor | View Details |
| March | 5°C / 2°C | 1°C / -3°C | 16days (118 mm) Wet | 6.6h Fair | 80% Humid | 2.3 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| April | 9°C / 4°C | 5°C / -1°C | 12days (68 mm) Wet | 10.2h Excellent | 77% Humid | 3.8 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| May | 12°C / 7°C | 10°C / 4°C | 12days (79 mm) Wet | 11.9h Excellent | 78% Humid | 5 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| June best | 15°C / 11°C | 14°C / 8°C | 14days (103 mm) Wet | 12.3h Excellent | 81% Humid | 5.5 High | Good | View Details |
| July best | 17°C / 12°C | 15°C / 10°C | 16days (151 mm) Wet | 11.5h Excellent | 83% Humid | 4.9 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| August best | 17°C / 13°C | 15°C / 11°C | 17days (179 mm) Wet | 10.1h Excellent | 83% Humid | 4.1 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| September best | 15°C / 11°C | 13°C / 8°C | 17days (215 mm) Wet | 7.9h Good | 82% Humid | 3 Moderate | Wet | View Details |
| October | 11°C / 8°C | 8°C / 4°C | 21days (237 mm) Wet | 5.2h Fair | 81% Humid | 1.5 Low | Wet | View Details |
| November | 7°C / 5°C | 3°C / 0°C | 19days (202 mm) Wet | 3h Poor | 81% Humid | 0.7 Low | Wet | View Details |
| December | 6°C / 3°C | 1°C / -2°C | 20days (206 mm) Wet | 1.6h Poor | 83% Humid | 0.3 Low | Wet | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Stavanger are June, July, August, September, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Stavanger, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Stavanger is August, with average daytime highs of 17°C (62°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Stavanger is January, with average overnight lows of 1°C (34°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Stavanger is October, averaging 237mm of precipitation across 21 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Stavanger runs through October, December, January, November, with the heaviest rainfall in October. Based on 10-year averages for Stavanger.
Stavanger receives approximately 87 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is June with around 12 hours. Based on climate data for Stavanger.
The least favorable months to visit Stavanger are January, February, March, December, primarily due to very cold temperatures, heavy rainfall. For the best conditions, consider June, July, August, September instead.
The annual average UV index in Stavanger is 3, classified as moderate. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Stavanger is 81%, classified as humid. High humidity makes warm temperatures feel significantly hotter — lightweight, breathable clothing is recommended.
Sea temperatures in Summer average 11°C (52°F), which most swimmers will find too cold without a wetsuit.
Yes, Stavanger receives snow. Months with snowfall average 7 snow days and 10 cm (4 in) of accumulation, with about 6 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Stavanger are 27 km/h (17 mph). The windiest month is January with peak winds reaching 31 km/h (19 mph) (gusts up to 54 km/h / 33 mph).
Stavanger averages 2 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 70%. The clearest skies occur in April.
The annual average dew point in Stavanger is 5°C (41°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Stavanger has a Oceanic climate, classified as Cfb under the Köppen system. Temperate climates have mild winters and warm summers, with rainfall spread across the year and four distinct seasons.
The 'feels like' temperature in Stavanger ranges from 2°C (36°F) to 7°C (45°F) on average. Wind chill makes winters feel noticeably colder than the actual temperature — layered clothing is recommended.
Yes, June is a great time to visit Stavanger. It earns a climate score of 6.8/10 with Good.
For June in Stavanger, pack Layered clothing, Light jacket, Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Waterproof shoes. With average highs of 15°C (60°F) and 14 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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