When is the best time to go to Kristiansand

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Kristiansand, Norway. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Kristiansand weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Kristiansand are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Kristiansand January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
1°C 128mm 1hrs 8.9hrs 6°C

Kristiansand's weather in January is typically cold and wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kristiansand for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Kristiansand and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (34°F), whilst at night -3°C (27°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Kristiansand with around 128mm 5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1 hours of sunshine per day.

Kristiansand weather in January »

February

Kristiansand February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
1°C 85mm 2.1hrs 10.8hrs 5°C

February in Kristiansand is generally a little damp with the temperature being cold.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Kristiansand.

February is in the winter in Kristiansand and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 1°C (34°F), whilst at night -3°C (26°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Kristiansand with around 85mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Kristiansand weather in February »

March

Kristiansand March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
3°C 93mm 3.5hrs 13hrs 5°C

The weather in March in Kristiansand is characteristically cool and a little damp.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Kristiansand.

March is in the spring in Kristiansand and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 4°C (39°F), whilst at night -2°C (29°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Kristiansand with around 93mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Kristiansand weather in March »

April

Kristiansand April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
7°C 62mm 6.1hrs 15.8hrs 6°C

Kristiansand's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Kristiansand.

April is in the spring in Kristiansand and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (45°F), whilst at night 1°C (35°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Kristiansand with around 62mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Kristiansand weather in April »

May

Kristiansand May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
12°C 84mm 7.7hrs 18.5hrs 10°C

May is a a little damp month in Kristiansand and the temperature is generally cool.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Kristiansand, with some very good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Kristiansand and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 6°C (42°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Kristiansand with around 84mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little 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 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Kristiansand weather in May »

June

Kristiansand June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
15°C 74mm 9.5hrs 8.9hrs 13°C

The climate in Kristiansand during June can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Kristiansand, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Kristiansand and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Kristiansand with around 74mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Kristiansand weather in June »

July

Kristiansand July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
16°C 88mm 8.9hrs 10.8hrs 16°C

July in Kristiansand is generally a little damp with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Kristiansand, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Kristiansand and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Kristiansand with around 88mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Kristiansand weather in July »

August

Kristiansand August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
16°C 118mm 7.4hrs 13hrs 17°C

The weather in August in Kristiansand is characteristically mild and damp.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Kristiansand, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Kristiansand and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th 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.

Kristiansand weather in August »

September

Kristiansand September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
13°C 143mm 4.8hrs 15.8hrs 15°C

Kristiansand's weather in September is typically mild and wet in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Kristiansand.

September is in the fall / autumn in Kristiansand and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Kristiansand with around 143mm 5.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Kristiansand weather in September »

October

Kristiansand October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
10°C 168mm 3.1hrs 18.5hrs 12°C

October is a wet month in Kristiansand and the temperature is generally cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kristiansand for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

October is in the fall / autumn in Kristiansand and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (51°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Kristiansand with around 168mm 6.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Kristiansand weather in October »

November

Kristiansand November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
5°C 168mm 1.9hrs 8.9hrs 10°C

November in Kristiansand is generally wet with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kristiansand for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Kristiansand and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 6°C (42°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Kristiansand with around 168mm 6.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 22 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Kristiansand weather in November »

December

Kristiansand December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
3°C 123mm 1.1hrs 10.8hrs 8°C

December in Kristiansand is generally wet with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kristiansand for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Kristiansand and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 3°C (37°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Kristiansand with around 123mm 4.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Kristiansand weather in December »

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Kristiansand weather stats

Kristiansand weather statistics
Hottest month: July 18.1°C 64.6°F
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
Warmest sea: August 16.7°C 62.1°F
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