Climate Chart of Sandnes, Norway

Monthly data: Temperature °C, Rain (mm), Sunshine (h) · 2013–2023

For Sandnes, Norway, the climate data cover 2013–2023. Monthly mean temperatures range from January at 2.4 °C to August at 15.0 °C, giving a broad sense of how the monthly averages vary through the year. The figures also show distinct monthly patterns in rainfall, snowfall and sunshine. These averages describe typical monthly conditions rather than the weather on any particular day, so visitors should use them as planning context rather than a forecast.

Climate overview

Temperature

The coolest monthly mean temperature occurs in January, at 2.4 °C; the warmest is in August, at 15.0 °C. These are monthly averages, not daytime highs, and individual days may feel quite different from the mean. The unweighted mean across monthly temperature averages is 8.3 °C, a broad summary that does not describe every part of the year equally by number of days.

Rain

Mean daily rainfall is highest in October, at 6.48 mm/day, and lowest in April, at 2.23 mm/day. The figures are daily averages for those months, not monthly accumulation totals; they do not indicate how often rain falls or guarantee conditions on a particular day. Across the monthly averages, the unweighted mean is 4.72 mm/day, useful as a broad reference rather than a description of any single month.

Sunshine

Average daily sunshine reaches its monthly high in June, at 11.89 hours/day, while December has the lowest mean, 1.42 hours/day. These are average sunshine durations, not measures of day length, and actual conditions can vary. The unweighted mean of the monthly sunshine averages is 6.93 hours/day; it provides an overall reference without implying the same sunshine in each month.

Snow

Mean daily snowfall reaches its monthly high in January, at 6.53 mm/day; the unweighted mean across the monthly averages is 2.04 mm/day. These amounts describe average daily snowfall, not the number of snowy days, snow depth or snow cover, and they cannot establish whether skiing conditions are available.

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If lower average rainfall is your priority, April is the conditional option in these figures, with mean daily rainfall of 2.23 mm/day; it does not guarantee dry days or show how frequently rain occurs. Pack rain protection with October in mind, when the mean daily amount reaches 6.48 mm/day, while remembering that this is an average rather than a forecast. For cooler monthly average conditions, consider January, whose mean temperature is 2.4 °C; this does not describe daytime highs or the conditions on your travel dates. For planning outdoor time by typical sunshine duration, June averages 11.89 hours/day per day, compared with December at 1.42 hours/day. Sunshine duration is not day length, and none of these averages promises the weather visitors will encounter.

Snowfall averages can help set expectations but are not a guide to snow cover or skiing: in January, mean daily snowfall is 6.53 mm/day. The figures do not tell you how many snowy days will occur, so check conditions close to travel if snow matters to your plans.

Climate Data Overview for Sandnes, Norway

Explore the comprehensive climate data for Sandnes, Norway. This detailed table provides valuable insights into temperature variations, precipitation levels, and seasonal changes, helping you understand the unique weather patterns of this region.

Month	Average: Temperature °C	Rain (mm) / day	Snow (mm) / day	Sunshine (h) / day
Jan	2.4	4.87	6.53	2.29
Feb	2.5	4.55	6.44	4.30
Mar	3.5	3.18	3.37	6.50
Apr	6.2	2.23	1.00	9.78
May	9.8	3.20	0.05	10.75
Jun	13.3	3.14	0.00	11.89
Jul	14.8	4.58	0.00	11.11
Aug	15.0	5.94	0.00	9.89
Sep	13.2	6.15	0.00	7.32
Oct	9.5	6.48	0.15	5.01
Nov	5.9	6.15	1.68	2.86
Dec	3.9	6.13	5.25	1.42
Average	8.3	4.72	2.04	6.93