Kristiansand Weather in May

What's the weather like in Kristiansand (Vest-Agder) in May 2024?

The climate in Kristiansand during May can be summarized as cool and a little damp.

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

Kristiansand weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 13.2°C 55.8°F
Nightly temperature 5.8°C 42.4°F
Average temperature 9.5°C 49.1°F
Daily sunshine 7.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 84 mm 3.3 ins
Rainy days 15 days
Sea temperature 9.5°C 49.1°F
Humidity 77%
Windspeed 18kph 11 mph

On average May is the 3rd 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.

May temperatures in Kristiansand

Kristiansand average temperature in May

May rainfall

Kristiansand average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Kristiansand average rain in May

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 May 2024.

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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
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