What’s the climate like in Kristiansand?
The current climate of Kristiansand features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 21°C during the day to lows of 4°C. The average yearly temperature is around 13°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -1°C and in the warmer months around 13°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Kristiansand in recent years was 31°C in June 2018. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -12°C in January 2016.
On average, Kristiansand gets 1315 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 132 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
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Best time to visit Kristiansand?
The best time to visit Kristiansand for pleasant to warm weather is May through September. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Kristiansand.
Climate Table of Kristiansand
The climate table of Kristiansand shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 4 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 12 | 8 | 5 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -1 | -1 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 0 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 149 | 169 | 88 | 36 | 74 | 76 | 77 | 104 | 124 | 145 | 144 | 129 |
| Snow (cm) | 40 | 36 | 21 | 2,5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,0 | 14 | 18 |
| UV Index | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 13°C
- Highest temperature: 21°C in July
- Lowest temperature: 4°C in January
- Precipitation*: 1315 mm per year, averaging 110 mm per month
- Snowfall: 132 cm per year
- Driest months: 36 mm in April, 74 mm in May and 76 mm in June
- Wettest months: 169 mm in February, 149 mm in January and 145 mm in October
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Kristiansand
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Kristiansand, Norway. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Kristiansand
This graph shows how much precipitation Kristiansand, Norway, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Kristiansand
This graph shows how much snow Kristiansand, Norway, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Kristiansand
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Kristiansand, Norway. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Kristiansand
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Kristiansand, Norway. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Kristiansand
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Kristiansand, Norway, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Kristiansand
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Kristiansand, Norway, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Kristiansand by Month
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