Best Time to Visit Stavanger, Rogaland, Norway
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Stavanger.
Stavanger does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (August, 14.8°C / 58.6°F) and driest (April, 58 mm / 2.3 in) months. The drier stretch runs through January–July; the wetter half falls in August–December. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 1.3°C / 34.3°F in February to 14.8°C / 58.6°F in August, with rainfall from 58 mm / 2.3 in (April) to 162 mm / 6.4 in (October). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Stavanger, Rogaland, Norway's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Stavanger's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| May | 10.3°C50.5°F | 62 mm2.4″ | — |
| June | 12.9°C55.2°F | 75 mm3″ | — |
| July | 14.7°C58.5°F | 92 mm3.6″ | — |
No month at Stavanger matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Stavanger?
Stavanger doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on April (driest, ~58 mm / 2.3 in) and August (warmest, 14.8°C / 58.6°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from Norway's national average.
When is the rainy season in Stavanger?
The rainy season at Stavanger, Rogaland runs through August–December, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 112 mm / 4.4 in. The wettest single month is October (162 mm / 6.4 in).
What is the driest month in Stavanger?
The driest month in Stavanger is April, averaging about 58 mm / 2.3 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 5.7°C / 42.3°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Stavanger?
The least comfortable months for travel to Stavanger — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, September, October, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 162 mm / 6.4 in in October, and the coldest month averages 1.3°C / 34.3°F.
Is Stavanger climate different from Norway overall?
Yes, usually. Our Stavanger figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Norway figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Stavanger specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.