The climate of Stavanger in January is humid. An average of 214 mm precipitation is recorded over 20 days. The situation is drier than the previous month: in December, the average recorded is 258 mm over 23 days.
Temperatures are cold in Stavanger in January: expect warm clothing. The average maximum temperature reaches 4°C, while the minimum falls to about 2°C. The month's average temperature is 3°C. These normals should be compared with the records recorded in Stavanger in January: 9°C as a maximum in 2020 and -10°C as a minimum in 2010. Plan for about 7 days with temperatures below 0°, which is 23% of the month.
In January, the days last on average 07:00 in Stavanger. The sun rises around 09:17 and sets around 16:17.
With very unfavorable weather, the month of January is generally not recommended for traveling to Stavanger in Norway.
In January, the most favorable activities in Stavanger are: Cultural visits and heritage and Gastronomy.
By contrast, these activities are not recommended or are ill-suited in Stavanger in January: Beach and swimming, Hiking and trekking, Animal observation, Nature and landscapes, Nightlife and Boat trip and cruise.
