Stavanger Cathedral
Stavanger Cathedral is a Lutheran cathedral built in the 12th century. This brick structure is a piece of cultural heritage preservation in Norway and is dedicated to Swithun.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is during the late spring or early summer, such as May or June, when daily highs reach between 12 °C and 14 °C and rainfall is lower than in the autumn or winter. The wettest month is October, which has about 212 mm of rain. The cathedral has limited wheelchair access.
Stavanger Airport, Sola is 12 km from the site, and the cathedral is 302 km from the capital, Oslo. Visitors can combine a trip to the cathedral with a visit to Gamle Stavanger, which is 0.6 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 17 °C. The wettest is October, with about 212 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 4 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 5 |
| Average low, °C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 4 | 2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 162 | 116 | 109 | 79 | 72 | 76 | 114 | 153 | 169 | 212 | 186 | 158 |
| Rainy days | 22 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 23 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
