2026 Climate Averages

Weather in Stavanger in August

The weather is near-perfect with ideal temperatures and minimal rain. Recommended month to visit.

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Climate Overview

August is an excellent time to visit Stavanger. Stavanger has a Cool climate with average yearly highs of 19°C, lows of 13°C, and approximately 16 rainy days per month.

Avg High

19°C

Avg Low

13°C

Rainy days

16days

Daylight

15.5h

Is August a good time to visit Stavanger?

The weather is near-perfect with ideal temperatures and minimal rain.

Daylight

Sunrise

5:56 AM

Sunset

9:29 PM

Weather by Month
Monthly weather data
Month High Low Rainy days Condition
January 7°C 4°C 27 Wet
February 6°C 2°C 25 Wet
March 7°C 2°C 19 Wet
April 9°C 3°C 11 Good
May 11°C 6°C 13 Wet
June 18°C 11°C 15 Excellent (best)
July 15°C 11°C 23 Excellent (best)
August 19°C 13°C 16 Excellent (best)
September 15°C 11°C 18 Excellent (best)
October 12°C 8°C 20 Wet
November 10°C 6°C 23 Wet
December 6°C 4°C 22 Wet

Weather data: Open-Meteo Archive (2020-2025) • Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) • Historical avg. 2020–2025

What to Pack for August

Layers, a light jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and an umbrella.

Climate: Cool
Travel Context Brisk but pleasant—ideal for hiking or city walks with a light jacket.

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Common Questions

Is August a good time to visit Stavanger? +

August is typically Excellent for visiting Stavanger, with average highs of 19°C and around 16 rainy days.

What should I pack for Stavanger in August? +

With highs of 19°C and lows of 13°C in {month}, we recommend: Layers, a light jacket, comfortable walking shoes, and an umbrella.

Does it rain a lot in Stavanger in August? +

Stavanger typically sees around 16 rainy days in August.

How many hours of daylight are there in Stavanger in August? +

In August, Stavanger gets approximately 15.5 hours of daylight per day.

Is August peak season in Stavanger? +

Yes, August is peak season in Stavanger. Expect higher prices and more crowds, but also the best weather.

What is the best month to visit Stavanger? +

The best months to visit Stavanger are June, July, August, September, when the weather is optimal for sightseeing.

Weather Data: Based on 2020–2025 historical climate data from Open-Meteo

Solar calculations: SunCalc (timezone: Europe/Oslo)

Last Updated: January 2026

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