Vestfold, Norway
Stavern
Stavern is a small town in Vestfold, Norway, close to the sea. It has a population of about 6,076 (2025). The climate is classified as oceanic (Köppen Cfb), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now10°C
Best timeJun–Aug
Population6,076
Local time09:56
59.00° N, 10.03° EElevation 22 mUTC+2 · Central European Summer Time
Postal codes3290–3292October: high / low11° / 7°
Rain this month132mm
Sea this month12°
Best timeJun–Aug
Best: Jun–Aug. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Stavern at a glance
Sunrise · sunset08:18 · 17:519 h 33 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous96% · Moonrise 16:52Northern lights tonightPossible low on the horizonKp needed: 2.6Next holiday25 DecemberChristmas DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJun–Aug
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month20°C
Average high in July
Coolest month-2°C
Average low in February
Wettest monthAugust
102 mm of rain
Driest monthApril
54 mm of rain
Warmest sea18°C
August
Monuments nearby10+
within 7.1 km
Weather in Stavern
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
10°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 28 km/h · humidity 94%
Today24 Oct12°9°15.9 mm
Sun25 Oct11°9°40.7 mm
Mon26 Oct14°7°
Tue27 Oct14°8°15.7 mm
Wed28 Oct13°8°
Thu29 Oct12°7°
Fri30 Oct13°7°
Sat31 Oct10°7°
Sun1 Nov8°7°0.5 mm
Mon2 Nov7°7°7.4 mm
When to go to Stavern
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 17 | 22 | 29 | 30 | 47 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 56 | 23 | 17 | 17 |
| High | 3° | 2° | 5° | 9° | 14° | 18° | 20° | 20° | 16° | 11° | 7° | 4° |
| Low | -1° | -2° | 0° | 4° | 8° | 12° | 15° | 15° | 12° | 7° | 3° | 0° |
| Rain (mm) | 83 | 56 | 69 | 54 | 67 | 69 | 84 | 102 | 97 | 132 | 115 | 85 |
| Wet days | 15 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
| Sea | 5° | 3° | 4° | 6° | 11° | 15° | 17° | 18° | 15° | 12° | 9° | 6° |
What's on in Stavern
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Stavern
1 km
MinnehallenBuilt 1926
1.8 km
Stavernsodden LighthouseBuilt 18550.3 km
Fredriksvern ChurchBuilt 17560.5 km
FredriksvernBuilt 16771 km
Staverns FortressBuilt 1677
4.5 km
Tanum Church, StavernBuilt 1100Museum1.4 km
Nerdrum MuseumBuilt 2024
Museum5.8 km
Larvik MuseumMore museums: The Seamen’s Memorial Hall
Outdoors around Stavern
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
LyngliafjelletViewpoints
0.2 kmOmrestrandaSurf spots
0.9 kmOmlidstranda CampingCamp sites
1.4 kmBulder og BrakClimbing
1.5 kmHvittensandSurf spots
2.2 kmBentsrødGolf courses
3 kmSiljan skisenterSki area · 1 lifts
37 kmNature around Stavern
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Norway seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Stavern
Towns and villages around Stavern
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Solstad0.8 kmCitadelløya1 kmBrunlanes Aldershjem1.4 kmTrefoten1.7 kmJaren1.7 kmStavernsodden1.8 kmAgnes1.9 kmGrevle1.9 kmRakke2 kmSolli2.2 kmStokkeskog2.3 kmFuglevik2.3 kmGomserød2.4 kmHolmejordet2.4 kmBrekke2.4 kmTronsrød2.5 kmRugland2.6 kmJordet2.7 kmNalum2.9 kmHolone3 kmHummermyra3.1 kmMellomhummeren3.1 kmRøvik3.2 kmFranklinodden3.3 kmVarden3.4 kmEikely3.4 kmGon3.4 kmFredenshavn3.5 kmFoldvik3.5 kmStallberget3.5 kmRekkevikåsen3.6 kmGonsåsen3.6 kmMergelbakken3.6 kmBergane3.6 kmGranvoll3.6 kmJesperen3.7 kmKolbensrød3.8 kmRepskollen3.8 kmRøberg3.9 kmRepshagen3.9 kmRekkevik4 kmKlova4 kmAnnisrød4 kmSvartlægda4 kmBikkjeglova4 kmSteinodden4 kmTømmeråsen4.1 kmSteinsnes4.1 kmRøykeriet4.1 kmBentsrød4.1 kmFrenvik4.1 kmBergeåsen4.2 kmNordrerønningen4.2 kmLinnum4.2 kmØdegården4.3 kmSkåra4.3 kmKalverønningen4.3 kmUlleberg4.3 kmUglesåsen4.4 kmHaga4.4 kmHolmen4.4 kmBergslien4.4 kmTenvik4.5 kmLyhus4.5 kmBergeskogen4.5 kmOrerønningsholmen4.5 kmGloppeparken4.6 kmBrekkeåsen4.6 kmKongsbakkåsen4.6 kmVerven4.6 kmSkovly4.6 kmTangene4.6 kmTjøstolfvika Nord4.6 kmKatteberget4.7 kmKleiva4.7 kmDreng Nedre4.7 kmDreng Øvre4.7 kmStavern4.7 kmTjøstolfvika Syd4.7 kmHalsen4.8 km
Stavern from above
Around Stavern36 places to see, do and reach nearby
NumedalslågenNature4.4 kmHallevannetNature9.1 kmTorpevannetNature9.4 kmAbyfossNature9.5 kmFarrisNature21 kmGoksjøNature20 kmStavernsøyaNature1.6 kmMalmøya, VestfoldNature4.0 kmVarden, VestfoldMountain30 kmGaldhøpiggen, VestfoldMountain23 kmLandsverkfjelletMountain40 kmJordstøypMountain22 kmHulløyknutenMountain38 kmSiljan skisenterSki area37 kmMinnehallenMonument1.0 kmStavernsodden LighthouseMonument1.8 kmFredriksvern ChurchMonument0.3 kmFredriksvernMonument0.5 kmStaverns FortressMonument1.0 kmTanum Church, StavernMonument4.5 kmFritzøehusMonument4.9 kmLarvik stationMonument5.6 kmNerdrum MuseumMuseum1.4 kmLarvik MuseumMuseum5.8 kmLarvik sjøfartsmuseumMuseum5.3 kmLarvikStation5.6 kmSandefjordStation19 kmTorpStation23 kmDampskipskaiaFerry port0.5 kmFerjeterminal RevetFerry port4.6 kmLarvikPlace5.9 kmSandefjordPlace18 kmTjømePlace24 kmBrevikPlace20 kmLangangenPlace16 kmKodalPlace25 km
Postal codes
3290–3292
Getting to Stavern
Sandefjord Airport, TorpTRF
24 kmKristiansand AirportKRS
143 kmOslo-Gardermoen International AirportOSL
146 kmLarvikRailway station
5.6 kmSandefjordRailway station
19 kmTorpRailway station
23 kmDampskipskaiaMalmøya
0.5 kmFerjeterminal RevetFerry port
4.6 kmPlaces near Stavern
Places with a climate like Stavern
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Stavern?
Based on 30-year climate normals, June, July and August offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Stavern.
What is the hottest month in Stavern?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 20°C and lows of 15°C.
What is the coldest month in Stavern?
February is the coldest month, with average highs of 2°C and lows of -2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Stavern?
August is the wettest month with about 102 mm of precipitation on 17 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Stavern?
The sea is warmest in August at about 18°C and coolest in February at about 3°C.
What is the postal code of Stavern?
Stavern has 3 postal codes: 3290–3292.