Temperatures in January
It's cold in January in Stavanger with an average temperature of 5°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 4°C to a high of 7°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 0°C and 3°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Stavanger in January. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of January
The month of January starts in Stavanger with cold temperatures, averaging around 6°C during the day and nights close to 2°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature drops to around 5°C, with nights close to 1°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too. Wear a thick winter coat, jumper, long trousers, hat, and gloves.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Stavanger will be around 6°C, with nights close to 2°C. There’s regular precipitation, but with a bit of luck, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at Stavanger is 9°C this month. This is too cold to swim without protective gear.
Precipitation in January
In January, there is an average of 115 mm of precipitation, spread over 17 days. Of the total precipitation, about 13 cm falls as snow in January. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Across the whole month, the average precipitation chance is 54% per day.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in January for Stavanger. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Stavanger in January |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
5°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
7°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
4°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
115 mm | 58 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
17 days | 9 days | |
 Total Snowfall |
13 cm | 0,8 cm | |
| Snowy Days |
8 days | 1 day | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 1 this month. That's a low value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. The risk of sunburn is minimal at this time.
Is January a good time to visit Stavanger?
After some sun? Then January isn’t the best time to be in Stavanger. There’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Stavanger in January
With 12°C, Stavanger hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2016. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -4°C in 2016. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -9°C to a high of 8°C.
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Daily Temperature in January in Stavanger
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January in Stavanger, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in January in Stavanger
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Stavanger, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for January, you can expect around 17 days of rain in Stavanger.
Daily Snowfall in January in Stavanger
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in January in Stavanger, measured in centimetres. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in January.
Daily UV Index in January in Stavanger
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Stavanger, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in January in Stavanger Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Stavanger, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in Stavanger Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Stavanger, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in January in Stavanger per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in January in Stavanger, measured in centimetres, over the past years.
Daily climate in January for Stavanger
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Average Weather in Stavanger by Month
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