Kristiansand weather in August (Vest-Agder, Norway)

Planning a trip to Kristiansand in August? This guide provides all the details you need.

In August, Kristiansand generally has pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. August falls within the summer season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 20°C. But by evening, they drop to around 13°C.

Kristiansand in August usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 124 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 16 days.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 232 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

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 in August and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Kristiansand in August?

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 in August.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Kristiansand.

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