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Skarstein Climate by Month

The temperature in Skarstein can vary greatly throughout the year. The temperatures shift from pleasant to cold. It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average day and night temperature

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from pleasant to chilly in Skarstein. Average daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 19°C in August, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 5°C during cooler months like February. At night, temperatures typically average around 0°C during these months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Skarstein has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1706 mm of rain/snowfall annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, October receives heavy rainfall, averaging 208 mm of precipitation, recorded across 23 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, May brings less rainfall, with 79 mm over 16 rainy days.

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

Sunshine over the year

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Skarstein. While June receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.2 hours, December marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 1.3 hours of sunlight per day.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Data from: Kristiansand, Norway (61 KM, 37 Miles).

Daily hours of sunshine

Data from: Kristiansand, Norway (61 KM, 37 Miles).

The best time of year to visit Skarstein in Norway

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Skarstein?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in January, August, September, October, November and December.
  • Which is the warmest month in Skarstein?
    August has an average maximum temperature of 19°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Skarstein?
    The coldest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 5°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Skarstein?
    October tops the wettest month list with 208 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Skarstein?
    May is the driest month with 79 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Skarstein?
    June is the sunniest month with an average of 275 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Skarstein

    Sun   Dec 15
    10°C | 3°C
    W 40 km/h
    9.6 mm
    overcast and heavy rain

    overcast and heavy rain

    Mon   Dec 16
    8°C | 5°C
    W 25 km/h
    11 mm
    overcast and heavy rain

    overcast and heavy rain

    Tue   Dec 17
    7°C | 3°C
    NW 22 km/h
    4.4 mm
    broken clouds and rain

    broken clouds and rain