Climate of Kristiansand, Vest-Agder, Norway
Point-value climate at Kristiansand (Vest-Agder, Norway). Population approximately 63,814.
Located in Vest-Agder, Norway, Kristiansand has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 63,814. Monthly average temperatures range from -0.2°C / 31.6°F in February to 16.1°C / 61°F in July, with rainfall varying from 67 mm / 2.6 in (April) to 181 mm / 7.1 in (November) — about 1446 mm / 56.9 in across the year. Kristiansand is the capital of Vest-Agder. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Kristiansand's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
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| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -0.1°C31.8°F | 151 mm5.9″ | Snowy |
| February | -0.2°C31.6°F | 104 mm4.1″ | Snowy |
| March | 2°C35.6°F | 113 mm4.4″ | Snowy |
| April | 5.2°C41.4°F | 67 mm2.6″ | — |
| May | 10.3°C50.5°F | 74 mm2.9″ | — |
| June | 14°C57.2°F | 82 mm3.2″ | — |
| July | 16.1°C61°F | 83 mm3.3″ | — |
| August | 15.6°C60.1°F | 114 mm4.5″ | — |
| September | 12°C53.6°F | 155 mm6.1″ | — |
| October | 8.2°C46.8°F | 176 mm6.9″ | — |
| November | 4°C39.2°F | 181 mm7.1″ | — |
| December | 1.1°C34°F | 146 mm5.7″ | Snowy |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Kristiansand?
Kristiansand does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Kristiansand's warmest month is July at an average of 16.1°C / 61°F, and its driest month is April with about 67 mm / 2.6 in of rain.
What is the climate of Kristiansand?
Kristiansand, in Vest-Agder, Norway, has monthly average temperatures ranging from -0.2°C / 31.6°F in February to 16.1°C / 61°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 1446 mm / 56.9 in, with the wettest month being November (181 mm / 7.1 in) and the driest April (67 mm / 2.6 in).
What is the average temperature in Kristiansand in July?
The average temperature in Kristiansand in July is 16.1°C / 61°F, with rainfall of about 83 mm / 3.3 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Kristiansand?
The driest month in Kristiansand is April, with about 67 mm / 2.6 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 5.2°C / 41.4°F.
When is the wettest month in Kristiansand?
The wettest month in Kristiansand is November, with approximately 181 mm / 7.1 in of average monthly rainfall.