Vest-Agder Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Vest-Agder, Norway in August.

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Kristiansand Spangereid Homme Farsund

Considering a trip to Vest-Agder, Norway this August and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Vest-Agder in August

Vest-Agder, Norway is a region in Norway. August in Vest-Agder generally has pleasant temperatures, with high precipitation. August is a summer month.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 20°C (68°F) and nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) in Kristiansand.

To explore the conditions in Vest-Agder, Norway in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Høvåg with an average of 115 mm (4.5 in) to high rainfall in Feda with 158 mm (6.2 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Kristiansand enjoys about 232 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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Best Places to Visit in Vest-Agder in August

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Vest-Agder

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Vest-Agder, Norway?

Temperature range in Vest-Agder (August)

Precipitation variation in Vest-Agder (August)

Kristiansand

In August Kristiansand generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
271 hours
232 hours
151 hours
Monthly rainfall
92 mm (3.6 in)
124 mm (4.9 in)
141 mm (5.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
18 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Kristiansand →

Spangereid

In August Spangereid generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
271 hours
232 hours
151 hours
Monthly rainfall
101 mm (4 in)
145 mm (5.7 in)
164 mm (6.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
18 days
21 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Spangereid →

Homme

In August Homme generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
271 hours
232 hours
151 hours
Monthly rainfall
97 mm (3.8 in)
136 mm (5.4 in)
148 mm (5.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
17 days
20 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Homme →

Farsund

In August Farsund generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
271 hours
232 hours
151 hours
Monthly rainfall
104 mm (4.1 in)
149 mm (5.9 in)
168 mm (6.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
18 days
21 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Farsund →

Korshamn

In August Korshamn generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
271 hours
232 hours
151 hours
Monthly rainfall
102 mm (4 in)
149 mm (5.9 in)
172 mm (6.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
18 days
21 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Korshamn →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Vest-Agder, in Norway.

In our records: Norway August extremes

Notable August records observed across cities in Norway in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest August day in Norway reached 35°C (95°F) in Geilo on August 2, 1982.

Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Vest-Agder in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kristiansand 20°C (68°F) 13°C (55°F) 124 mm (4.9 in)
Spangereid 19°C (66°F) 14°C (57°F) 145 mm (5.7 in)
Homme 20°C (68°F) 13°C (55°F) 136 mm (5.4 in)
Farsund 19°C (66°F) 14°C (57°F) 149 mm (5.9 in)
Korshamn 18°C (64°F) 14°C (57°F) 149 mm (5.9 in)
Lyngdal 19°C (66°F) 13°C (55°F) 151 mm (5.9 in)

Vest-Agder weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Vest-Agder, Norway in August?

August in Vest-Agder, Norway brings pleasant weather. In Kristiansand, daytime temperatures are typically around 20°C (68°F) and nighttime lows hover near 13°C (55°F).

What is the average temperature in Vest-Agder, Norway in August?

Average temperatures in Vest-Agder, Norway during August range from a nighttime low near 13°C (55°F) to a daytime high around 20°C (68°F) in Kristiansand.

Does Vest-Agder, Norway get a lot of rain in August?

Kristiansand typically receives notable rainfall in August, about 124 mm (4.9 in) on average across Vest-Agder, Norway.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Vest-Agder, Norway?

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Kristiansand, August might be a good time to visit Vest-Agder, Norway. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July offering mostly perfect weather in Kristiansand. The weather in January, February, March, April, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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