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📊 Monthly Climate Overview
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Sun h | Wind km/h | Sea °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.5°C | 1°C | 184.4 mm | 20 | 2.6 h | 28.8 km/h | 6.9°C |
| Feb | 5°C | 1°C | 165 mm | 18 | 4.6 h | 27.4 km/h | 7.1°C |
| Mar | 6.2°C | 1.7°C | 122.9 mm | 17 | 6.7 h | 23.8 km/h | 6.8°C |
| Apr | 9.4°C | 3.2°C | 69.7 mm | 13 | 10.3 h | 22.2 km/h | 5.9°C |
| May | 12.5°C | 6.8°C | 95.9 mm | 14 | 11.3 h | 21.4 km/h | 8.6°C |
| Jun | 16.1°C | 10.5°C | 89.3 mm | 14 | 12.3 h | 20.8 km/h | 13.3°C |
| Jul | 17.3°C | 12.4°C | 148.6 mm | 18 | 11.6 h | 21.1 km/h | 14.2°C |
| Aug | 17.5°C | 12.8°C | 184.8 mm | 19 | 10.2 h | 21.2 km/h | 15.7°C |
| Sep | 15.7°C | 11.2°C | 198.4 mm | 17 | 7.9 h | 22.8 km/h | 16°C |
| Oct | 11.6°C | 7.6°C | 215.3 mm | 20 | 5.4 h | 25.1 km/h | 13.2°C |
| Nov | 7.8°C | 4.4°C | 190.2 mm | 19 | 3.2 h | 25 km/h | 10°C |
| Dec | 5.6°C | 2.1°C | 199.4 mm | 22 | 1.8 h | 26.8 km/h | 8.1°C |
📖Climate & Best Time to Visit Stavanger
Stavanger (Norway) has a temperate climate with an annual average of around 9 °C. Daytime highs average 11 °C, while nights cool to about 6 °C. The destination sees roughly 1864 mm of rainfall per year and 7.3 hours of sunshine per day on average.
Spring and autumn are ideal for a city break: June is the sunniest month with 12.3 hours of sun per day, and mild temperatures make exploring on foot comfortable. Peak summer (August, up to 17.5 °C) can get exhausting, while in January nights drop to 1 °C.
Rainfall varies through the year: peaks in December (22 rainy days), driest month is April (13).
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Frequently asked questions about Stavanger
When is the best time to visit Stavanger?
The best time to visit Stavanger: May to October – best in June (avg. 13.3 °C, 14 rainy days). Based on the monthly values for 2014 to 2023.
What are the temperatures in Stavanger?
The warmest month is August with an average of 15.2 °C and daytime highs around 17.5 °C. The coldest month is January with an average of 2.8 °C and night-time lows around 1.0 °C.
How many rainy days does Stavanger have?
December has the most rainy days with 22 rainy days. The driest month is April with 13 rainy days.
What is the sea temperature near Stavanger?
The water is warmest in September at an average of 16.0 °C and coolest in April at 5.9 °C.