Climate Insights for Stavanger

The climate in Stavanger is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 2,060 mm of precipitation falls per year. Stavanger receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Stavanger is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 1°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 87cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Stavanger is cool. The average annual temperature is 48°F and approximately 81.1 in of precipitation falls per year. Stavanger receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Stavanger is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 34°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 34in accumulating over the season.

Stavanger sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 1°C to 17°C. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 17°C with a mean of 15°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°C and an average of 3°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Stavanger sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 34°F to 63°F. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 63°F with a mean of 59°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 34°F and an average of 37°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 7°F shift in average temperatures.

Stavanger is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,060 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 172 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 247 mm of rainfall. September and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 81 mm. That's 166 mm less than October, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 87cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 27cm.Stavanger is a very wet location, receiving approximately 81.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 6.8 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 9.7 in of rainfall. September and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 3.2 in. That's 6.5 in less than October, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 34in accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 11in.

Stavanger is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 17km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 19km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 15km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 19km/h in winter, 16km/h in spring, 15km/h in summer, 18km/h in autumn.Stavanger is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 11mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 12mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 9mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3mph between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 12mph in winter, 10mph in spring, 9mph in summer, 11mph in autumn.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Stavanger based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Stavanger based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.