Vest-Agder Weather in October

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

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Kristiansand Spangereid Homme Farsund

Considering a trip to Vest-Agder, Norway this October 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 October

Vest-Agder, Norway is a region in Norway. October in Vest-Agder generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is cold in Øyuvstad at 9°C (48°F) and mild in Mandal at 12°C (54°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 7°C (45°F) in Mandal and 3°C (37°F) in Øyuvstad.

For specific regional insights in Vest-Agder, Norway, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Høvåg with an average of 144 mm (5.7 in) to heavy rainfall in Korshamn with 213 mm (8.4 in). Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month sees the heaviest rainfall of the year in Kristiansand.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is quite limited in many locations during October. Kristiansand receives roughly 94 hours of sunlight. For destinations with more sunshine, our weather planner offers alternatives worldwide.

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Best Places to Visit in Vest-Agder in October

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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 October for some of the most popular destinations in Vest-Agder, Norway?

Temperature range in Vest-Agder (October)

Precipitation variation in Vest-Agder (October)

Kristiansand

In October Kristiansand generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
12°C (54°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
7°C (45°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
151 hours
94 hours
56 hours
Monthly rainfall
141 mm (5.6 in)
158 mm (6.2 in)
148 mm (5.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
20 days
22 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Kristiansand →

Spangereid

In October Spangereid generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
151 hours
94 hours
56 hours
Monthly rainfall
164 mm (6.5 in)
200 mm (7.9 in)
184 mm (7.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
22 days
24 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Spangereid →

Homme

In October Homme generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
7°C (45°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
151 hours
94 hours
56 hours
Monthly rainfall
148 mm (5.8 in)
178 mm (7 in)
164 mm (6.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
22 days
24 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Homme →

Farsund

In October Farsund generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
151 hours
94 hours
56 hours
Monthly rainfall
168 mm (6.6 in)
204 mm (8 in)
188 mm (7.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
23 days
25 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Farsund →

Korshamn

In October Korshamn generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
12°C (54°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
8°C (46°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
151 hours
94 hours
56 hours
Monthly rainfall
172 mm (6.8 in)
213 mm (8.4 in)
196 mm (7.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
23 days
25 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Korshamn →

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Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kristiansand 12°C (54°F) 7°C (45°F) 158 mm (6.2 in)
Spangereid 12°C (54°F) 8°C (46°F) 200 mm (7.9 in)
Homme 12°C (54°F) 7°C (45°F) 178 mm (7 in)
Farsund 12°C (54°F) 8°C (46°F) 204 mm (8 in)
Korshamn 12°C (54°F) 8°C (46°F) 213 mm (8.4 in)
Lyngdal 12°C (54°F) 7°C (45°F) 196 mm (7.7 in)

Vest-Agder weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

In October, Vest-Agder, Norway generally has poor weather conditions. Kristiansand sees daytime temperatures near 12°C (54°F), with nights cooling to roughly 7°C (45°F).

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

In Kristiansand, the average daytime high in October is 12°C (54°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 7°C (45°F).

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

Vest-Agder, Norway sees substantial rainfall in October. Kristiansand typically averages about 158 mm (6.2 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

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

In our view, October might not be the best time to travel to Vest-Agder, Norway with often poor weather in Kristiansand.

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

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