Stavanger weather in January
January in Stavanger: cold, soaked, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Stavanger · #538 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 39/100 (tier F)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Stavanger climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 5°C / 40°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 2°C / 35°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 0°C / 32°F | |
| Rainfall | 201 mm / 7.9 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 22 days | |
| Humidity | 86% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 1°C / 35°F | |
| Sunshine | 2.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 7.1 h | |
| Wind | 31 km/h / 19 mph | |
| Snowfall | 16.7 cm / 6.6 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 35 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Stavanger in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Stavanger?
- January in Stavanger: cold, soaked, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Stavanger on SeasonMap's comfort score (39/100).
- What is the weather like in Stavanger in January?
- In January, Stavanger averages a daily high of 4.5°C and a low of 1.6°C, with about 200.5 mm of rain over roughly 21.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Stavanger in January?
- Stavanger has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 35 in January.
- Does it snow in Stavanger in January?
- Stavanger sees roughly 16.7 cm of snowfall in January.