Stavanger
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Stavanger month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Stavanger are typically June, July and August, with average daytime highs around 16–18°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 18°C), January the coldest (average low 0°C), and September the wettest (about 212 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.3 | 0.4 | 167 | 2.6 |
| February | 5.0 | 0.4 | 160 | 4.8 |
| March | 6.3 | 1.4 | 114 | 6.5 |
| April | 9.6 | 3.1 | 68 | 10.1 |
| May | 13.3 | 7.1 | 90 | 11.6 |
| June | 16.3 | 10.6 | 108 | 11.9 |
| July | 17.3 | 12.3 | 159 | 11.2 |
| August | 17.5 | 12.6 | 182 | 10.0 |
| September | 15.7 | 11.0 | 212 | 7.6 |
| October | 11.6 | 7.5 | 211 | 5.1 |
| November | 7.7 | 4.0 | 179 | 3.3 |
| December | 5.7 | 2.1 | 185 | 1.8 |
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01 · OverviewStavanger, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Stavanger took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Stavanger
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Stavanger
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Stavanger
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Stavanger
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Stavanger
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Stavanger
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Frequently Asked Questions about Stavanger
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01 · Q&AWhere is Stavanger located and what are its coordinates?
Stavanger is situated in Norway at geographic coordinates 58.9701, 5.7333 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Stavanger?
Stavanger has a recorded population of approximately 151,669 and observes the Europe/Oslo time zone (NOK).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Stavanger?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Stavanger include no, nb, nn, se, fi, and the circulating currency is NOK.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Stavanger?
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