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
The average number of days each month with precipitation
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 per average day.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:July has an average maximum temperature of 20°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 4°C.
October tops the wettest month list with 158 mm of rainfall.
April is the driest month with 73 mm of precipitation.
June is the sunniest month with an average of 275 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
