Monthly climate guide
Stavanger weather in August
With highs near 17°C (62°F) and lows around 13°C (55°F), August feels mild in Stavanger. Rainfall averages about 158 mm (very wet) and the sky is often cloudy. Daytime highs are about the same as July and 2°C warmer than September.
What stands out in August
- Compared with Tromsø, Stavanger runs roughly 3°C warmer this month.
- There's little difference between day and night (around 4°C).
- August brings late summer to Stavanger.
August is typically Stavanger's warmest month.
Avg high
17°C
62°F
Avg low
13°C
55°F
Rainfall
158 mm
very wet
Humidity
83%
relative
Sky
80%
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 August
- A warm sweater or fleece for layering
- A mid-weight jacket
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
Is August 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 August
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Stavanger in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Stavanger?
Yes. August is one of the best months for Stavanger, with highs around 17°C and about 158 mm of rain.
How warm is Stavanger in August?
Average highs are about 17°C (62°F) and average lows about 13°C (55°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Stavanger in August?
Stavanger typically gets around 158 mm of rain in August — very wet.
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.