The climate in Kristiansand during August can be summarized as mild and damp.
August is in the summer in Kristiansand and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 18°C 64.4°F |
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Nightly temperature | 11.6°C 52.9°F |
Average temperature | 14.8°C 58.6°F |
Daily sunshine | 7.4 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 118 mm 4.7 ins |
Rainy days | 15 days |
Sea temperature | 16.7°C 62°F |
Humidity | 80% |
Windspeed | 17.3kph 11 mph |
On average August is the 6th wettest month of the year in Kristiansand with around 118mm 4.7 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Kristiansand in August 2024.
Best places to visit in August
Hottest month: | July | 18.1°C 64.6°F |
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Driest month: | April | 62mm 2.4ins |
Sunniest month: | June | 9.5hrs |
Coldest month: | February | 0.8°C 33.4°F |
Wettest month: | October | 168mm 6.6ins |