Stavanger
City in Norway
Stavanger is a city in Norway with a population of 151,669 located 302 km from Oslo. Visitors are drawn to the area by its notable locations including Stavanger Cathedral and Gamle Stavanger.
What to see
The city features historic architecture and landmarks for visitors to explore. You can visit Stavanger Cathedral and the historic neighborhood of Gamle Stavanger.
When to go
The warmest months are July and August, with daily highs reaching 16 °C to 17 °C and lows of 12 °C to 13 °C, though August sees 153 mm of rain on about 19 days. The coldest months are January and February, with highs of 3 °C to 4 °C and lows ranging from 0 °C to 1 °C. October is the wettest month, with 212 mm of rain falling on about 20 days, while May is drier with 72 mm of rain on about 14 days and a high of 12 °C.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Stavanger Airport, Sola, located 12 km from the city.
Top sights in Stavanger
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 Stavanger (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.