Stavanger or Bergen in July?
On climate data, Stavanger comes out ahead overall in July. See the per-criterion details below.
StavangerPhoto: jace48 · CC BY-SA 3.0
BergenPhoto: Smtunli · CC BY-SA 4.0Key figures in July
| Criterion | Stavanger | Bergen |
|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | 17 °C | 17 °C |
| Average daily low | 13 °C | 10 °C |
| Sea | 15 °C | 15 °C |
| Rainy days | 17 rainy days (est.) ★ | 21 rainy days (est.) |
| Sun | 6 h/day | 6 h/day |
| Humidity | 83 % | 82 % |
Winner by travel type
Trade-offs
- Stavanger is drier, with about 3 fewer rainy days.
Stavanger or Bergen in July: the short answer
In July, Stavanger comes out ahead on the overall climate score (Stavanger 41/100 vs Bergen 39/100). That is a snapshot of one month, though — which one truly fits depends on what you want from the trip, so the breakdown below goes criterion by criterion.
This comparison focuses on July as a representative month for the pair; for any other month, use each destination's month-by-month pages. Across the whole year Stavanger averages a climate score of 24/100, Bergen 20/100. Both profiles below are historical monthly averages, not a forecast.
Weather in July, side by side
The average daily high is about 17 °C in Stavanger and 17 °C in Bergen — about the same. Average daily lows are around 13 °C versus 10 °C.
On rain, Stavanger sees about 17 rainy days in July and Bergen about 21 — drier in Stavanger. Sunshine is comparable (6 vs 6 hours a day).
Sea temperature and swimming
In July the water is about 15 °C at Stavanger and 15 °C at Bergen. Neither Stavanger nor Bergen reaches the ~21 °C swimming threshold in any month. Peak sea warmth is August for Stavanger and August for Bergen.
Rain and sun across the year
Over a full year Stavanger records roughly 214 rainy days and Bergen about 241 — the drier of the two overall is Stavanger. At their sunniest, Stavanger reaches about 7 hours of sun a day (June) and Bergen about 6 (June). If dependable dry, sunny weather is your top priority, weigh these annual totals alongside the single month above.
Best time to visit each
Climatically, Stavanger has no month that stands clearly above the rest, while Bergen has no clear standout month. If your dates are fixed, pick the destination whose strong season overlaps them; if you are flexible, plan around these windows.
Which suits which kind of trip
Based on the July scores for each travel style:
Beach & swimming: Stavanger scores higher in July (Stavanger 28 vs Bergen 26).
City breaks: Stavanger scores higher in July (Stavanger 64 vs Bergen 60).
Active & hiking: Stavanger scores higher in July (Stavanger 61 vs Bergen 60).
Family: Stavanger scores higher in July (Stavanger 25 vs Bergen 23).
Verdict: which should you pick?
In July, Stavanger leads across every scored category here — the overall score and each travel type — so on the climate data it is the clearer pick this month. Over the year, Stavanger carries the higher overall climate score. Your own priority (sun, sea, low rain or sightseeing comfort) still matters, and the month-by-month pages for each destination give you the full picture before you book.