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Kristiansand Climate by Month

The climate in Kristiansand is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year. Temperatures range from pleasant during the warmest months to cold in the cooler months. It also has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high levels of precipitation. Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.

Average day and night temperature

In Kristiansand, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. On average, daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 20°C in July to a chilly 4°C in February. Nighttime temperatures can drop, with averages reaching -1°C in February.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Kristiansand experiences significant rain/snowfall throughout the year, averaging 1387 mm of precipitation annually. The amount of precipitation varies moderately throughout the year. The wettest month, October, sees around 158 mm of rainfall, perfect for those who enjoy a bit of rain now and then. The driest month, April, still receives a respectable 73 mm of rainfall.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

In Kristiansand, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.2 hours in June. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 1.3 hours.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The best time of year to visit Kristiansand in Norway

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Kristiansand?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 20°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Kristiansand?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 4°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Kristiansand?
    October tops the wettest month list with 158 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Kristiansand?
    April is the driest month with 73 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Kristiansand?
    June is the sunniest month with an average of 275 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Kristiansand

    Thu   Nov 21
    1°C | -6°C
    N 11 km/h
    clear and no rain

    clear and no rain

    Fri   Nov 22
    1°C | -5°C
    NW 14 km/h
    almost clear and no rain

    almost clear and no rain

    Sat   Nov 23
    4°C | -1°C
    W 25 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain