Kristiansand weather in August (Vest-Agder, Norway)

What is the weather forecast for Kristiansand in August? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The month of August in Kristiansand typically includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. August is a notable month of the summer season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 20°C. But by evening, they drop to around 13°C.

Precipitation

Kristiansand in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 124 mm for the month. You can typically expect 16 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 232 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures July generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Kristiansand climate page with graphs.

 

Kristiansand, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 124 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Sunshine 232 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Norway in August

Find out more about the weather in Norway and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Kristiansand, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Kristiansand.

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