AI-generatedStavanger at a glance
- Best time
- Jul
- Warmest month
- Aug · 17°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 16.5°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,680 h
- Rain a year
- 1,827 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 15 m
Climate in Stavanger
Stavanger has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 17 °C, while February is the coolest at 4 °C. With around 1,680 hours of sunshine a year, Stavanger is moderately sunny; May is the sunniest month with 8.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: July
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 8°
- Midday, 13:00: about 10°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 11°
- Evening, 20:00: about 10°
- Night, 23:00: about 9°
08:1218:34
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:46–09:08 · evening 17:37–18:59
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:31–07:46 · evening 18:59–19:15
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Stavanger in October?
In October, Stavanger is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 12.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 240 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 30 km/h. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Stavanger.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 22 min08:12 – 18:34
- UV index
- 1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 30 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 73 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Oslo
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %28 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %0 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
- Windproof jacket
Sea temperature in Stavanger
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 11.6 – 13.3 °C
Swimming season: Never above 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Stavanger ranges from 5.0 °C in February to 16.5 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
From September to February the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 15.1 and 18.0 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 5.9° | 4.7° | 7.1° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 5.0° | 2.8° | 6.3° | cold |
| MarchMar | 5.0° | 4.0° | 6.1° | cold |
| AprilApr | 6.5° | 5.8° | 7.3° | cold |
| MayMay | 9.0° | 8.2° | 9.8° | cold |
| JuneJun | 12.1° | 10.7° | 13.7° | cold |
| JulyJul | 15.1° | 13.2° | 16.7° | cold |
| AugustAug | 16.5° | 15.1° | 18.0° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 15.2° | 14.1° | 16.1° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 12.5° | 11.6° | 13.3° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 9.9° | 8.9° | 11.0° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 7.7° | 6.4° | 9.1° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Stavanger
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 2.9 of 10.4 hours of daylight in Stavanger, 28 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Stavanger
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 1 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 6).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- over 2 h
- Fair skin
- over 2 h
- Light brown skin
- over 2 h
- Olive skin
- over 2 h
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Stavanger: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Stavanger has about 20 rainy days with 240 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Stavanger
How breezy and how cloudy Stavanger is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Stavanger typically peaks at 30 km/h during the day: Beaufort 5, fresh breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting, and here it gets there all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 73 % of the sky over Stavanger: mostly cloudy, with about 2.9 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Snow in Stavanger
When Stavanger is likely to be white: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Stavanger.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Stavanger
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
CoolOctober: nights around 8°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in February (1°), the warmest in August (13°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to May, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 0 | 4° | 1° | 5.9° | 1.5 h | 18 | 182 |
| FebruaryFeb | 3 | 4° | 1° | 5.0° | 2.7 h | 17 | 152 |
| MarchMar | 11 | 5° | 2° | 5.0° | 4.4 h | 15 | 110 |
| AprilApr | 24 | 8° | 4° | 6.5° | 6.9 h | 13 | 80 |
| MayMay | 44 | 11° | 7° | 9.0° | 8.2 h | 13 | 85 |
| JuneJun | 56 | 14° | 10° | 12.1° | 7.8 h | 13 | 93 |
| JulyJul | 61 | 16° | 13° | 15.1° | 7.1 h | 15 | 121 |
| AugustAug | 57 | 17° | 13° | 16.5° | 6.3 h | 17 | 169 |
| SeptemberSep | 39 | 15° | 11° | 15.2° | 4.3 h | 17 | 189 |
| OctoberOct | 14 | 11° | 8° | 12.5° | 2.9 h | 20 | 240 |
| NovemberNov | 0 | 7° | 5° | 9.9° | 1.8 h | 19 | 208 |
| DecemberDec | 0 | 5° | 2° | 7.7° | 1.2 h | 19 | 198 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
58.97° N, 5.73° E · 15 m · Europe/Oslo
Best time to visit Stavanger
The best time to visit Stavanger is in July. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 16.5 °C. The wettest month is October with 240 mm of precipitation.
Stavanger through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Stavanger in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 5–11 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 41 rainy days in all
Stavanger in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 14–17 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 46 rainy days in all
Stavanger in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 7–15 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 3 h of sun a day
- 56 rainy days in all
Stavanger in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 4–5 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 2 h of sun a day
- 54 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Stavanger for you.
Your best months: July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Stavanger
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
July has the better holiday weather in Stavanger: score 61 against 14. In July, days are 5 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 3 °C warmer in July. July has 5 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in July.
| Month | October | July |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 14 | 61better |
| Day high | 11° | 16° |
| Night low | 8° | 13° |
| Sea | 12.5° | 15.1° |
| Sunshine | 2.9 h | 7.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 20 | 15better |
| Rainfall | 240 mm | 121 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
All year
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Dec – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
Stavanger month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
0January4° · Sea 6° · 2 h
In January, Stavanger is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 5.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 18 days, totalling 182 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. It is often windy, with gusts of around 31 km/h. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Stavanger.
Stavanger in January3February4° · Sea 5° · 3 h
In February, Stavanger is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 5.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 17 days, totalling 152 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. It is often windy, with gusts of around 29 km/h. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Stavanger.
Stavanger in February11March5° · Sea 5° · 4 h
In March, Stavanger is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 5.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 110 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Stavanger.
Stavanger in March24April8° · Sea 7° · 7 h
In April, Stavanger is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 6.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 80 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Stavanger.
Stavanger in April44May11° · Sea 9° · 8 h
In May, Stavanger is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 9.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 85 mm in total. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Stavanger.
Stavanger in May56June14° · Sea 12° · 8 h
In June, Stavanger is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 12.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 93 mm in total. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Stavanger.
Stavanger in June61July16° · Sea 15° · 7 h
In July, Stavanger is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 15.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 121 mm. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Stavanger.
Stavanger in July57August17° · Sea 17° · 6 h
In August, Stavanger is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 16.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 169 mm. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Stavanger.
Stavanger in August39September15° · Sea 15° · 4 h
In September, Stavanger is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 15.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 189 mm. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Stavanger.
Stavanger in September14October11° · Sea 13° · 3 h
In October, Stavanger is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 12.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 20 days, adding up to 240 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 30 km/h. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Stavanger.
Stavanger in October0November7° · Sea 10° · 2 h
In November, Stavanger is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 9.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 208 mm. It is often windy, with gusts of around 30 km/h. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Stavanger.
Stavanger in November0December5° · Sea 8° · 1 h
In December, Stavanger is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 7.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1 hours a day. It rains often – on about 19 days, adding up to 198 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. It is often windy, with gusts of around 31 km/h. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Stavanger.
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Stavanger vs. Bryne
In October the holiday weather in Stavanger and Bryne is about equally good (score 14 vs. 15). During the day it is about as warm in Bryne as in Stavanger. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Stavanger | Bryne |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 14 | 15 |
| Daytime high | 11° | 11° |
| Sea | 13° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 20 | 20 |
| Best time | Jul | Apr – Jun |
Through the year
Norway in October: the best places
In October, Stavanger ranks 2 of 18 destinations in this country.
- Oslo9°12°20
- 2StavangerThis page11°13°14
- 3Lillehammer7°14
- 4Bergen10°13°12
- 5Kirkenes4°8°11
- 6Drammen10°12°10
- 7Fredrikstad Municipality10°12°9
- 8Trondheim8°11°6
Planning a trip to Stavanger
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Stavanger in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Stavanger has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 58) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 0).
- 20
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 46
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 12 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 58
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
FairBest holidays
- 17 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 14
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 11 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 2.9 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 0
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 5 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 1.4 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 35 min
- Distance
- 920 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Stavanger
When is the best time to visit Stavanger?
The best time to visit Stavanger is in July. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Stavanger?
The sea temperature in Stavanger ranges from 5.0 °C in February to 16.5 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Stavanger in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 12.5 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Stavanger?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 17 °C and nights around 13 °C. February is the coolest month at 4 °C.
When does it rain most in Stavanger?
The wettest month is October with 240 mm of precipitation. The driest month is April with 80 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Stavanger get?
Stavanger gets around 1,680 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 8.2 hours a day; in December there are 1.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Stavanger in?
Stavanger uses the time zone Europe/Oslo: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Stavanger?
A nonstop flight from London to Stavanger takes about 1 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 920 km.
Which school holidays are best for Stavanger?
Stavanger has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 58) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 0). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 20, May half-term 46, Summer holidays 58, October half-term 14, Christmas holidays 0.
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