Monthly climate guide
Stavanger weather in January
Expect cold weather in Stavanger in January: afternoons reach about 3°C (38°F), while nights drop to around 1°C (33°F). Around 199 mm of rain falls over the month (very wet), and skies are often cloudy. Daytime highs are 2°C cooler than December and about the same as February.
What stands out in January
- January is among Stavanger's three coolest months.
- Stavanger is usually about 4°C warmer than Bergen, 160 km away, in January.
- Days and nights are close, only about 3°C apart.
- It's one of the greyest months, with cloud cover near 91%.
Avg high
3°C
38°F
Avg low
1°C
33°F
Rainfall
199 mm
very wet
Humidity
88%
relative
Sky
91%
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 January
- A proper insulated winter coat
- A hat, scarf and gloves
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
Is January 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 January
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Stavanger in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Stavanger?
January is cool in Stavanger, with highs around 3°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Stavanger in January?
Average highs are about 3°C (38°F) and average lows about 1°C (33°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Stavanger in January?
Stavanger typically gets around 199 mm of rain in January — 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.