Monthly climate guide
Stavanger weather in April
With highs near 8°C (46°F) and lows around 4°C (38°F), April feels cold in Stavanger. Rainfall averages about 93 mm (wet) and the sky is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 3°C warmer than March and 4°C cooler than May.
What stands out in April
- There's little difference between day and night (around 4°C).
- Just 550 km apart, but Stavanger runs about 2°C warmer than Trondheim this month.
- It warms up quickly from here: by May highs are about 4°C higher.
- Rain is well below Stavanger's usual level (around 42% less).
It's usually the driest month of the year.
Avg high
8°C
46°F
Avg low
4°C
38°F
Rainfall
93 mm
wet
Humidity
83%
relative
Sky
76%
cloud · often cloudy
Stavanger weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3°C / 38°F | 1°C / 33°F | 199 mm | 88% | 91% |
| February | 3°C / 38°F | 0°C / 33°F | 164 mm | 89% | 88% |
| March | 4°C / 40°F | 1°C / 34°F | 132 mm | 87% | 84% |
| April | 8°C / 46°F | 4°C / 38°F | 93 mm | 83% | 76% |
| May | 12°C / 53°F | 7°C / 45°F | 106 mm | 82% | 73% |
| June | 15°C / 58°F | 10°C / 51°F | 102 mm | 82% | 79% |
| July | 17°C / 62°F | 13°C / 55°F | 114 mm | 83% | 80% |
| August | 17°C / 62°F | 13°C / 55°F | 158 mm | 83% | 80% |
| September | 15°C / 58°F | 11°C / 52°F | 184 mm | 85% | 81% |
| October | 11°C / 51°F | 8°C / 46°F | 196 mm | 85% | 81% |
| November | 7°C / 45°F | 5°C / 41°F | 198 mm | 87% | 88% |
| December | 5°C / 42°F | 3°C / 37°F | 271 mm | 89% | 92% |
What to pack for April
- A proper insulated winter coat
- A hat, scarf and gloves
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
Is April a good time to visit Stavanger?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Stavanger →Other Norway cities in April
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Stavanger in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Stavanger?
April is cool in Stavanger, with highs around 8°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Stavanger in April?
Average highs are about 8°C (46°F) and average lows about 4°C (38°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Stavanger in April?
Stavanger typically gets around 93 mm of rain in April — wet. It's usually the driest month of the year.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Stavanger (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.