Climate Chart of Kristiansand, Norway

Monthly data: Temperature °C, Rain (mm), Sunshine (h) · 2013–2023

For Kristiansand, Norway, the climate data describe 2013–2023. Monthly mean temperatures range from January at 1.5 °C to July at 16.6 °C, giving a broad sense of the year's temperature contrast without describing daytime highs. Rainfall and sunshine also vary across the calendar, while recorded snowfall is part of the pattern too. The figures are long-term monthly averages, so they outline typical conditions rather than predicting the weather on any particular visit.

Climate overview

Temperature

The monthly mean temperature is lowest in January, at 1.5 °C, and highest in July, at 16.6 °C. These are averages for whole months, not daytime maximum temperatures, so they indicate the broad temperature range rather than the warmest part of a day. Across the calendar months, the unweighted mean of monthly mean temperatures is 8.5 °C. This offers a compact overview, but it is not a day-weighted annual average and does not show how temperatures may vary within any one month.

Rain

Mean daily rainfall reaches its highest monthly average in October, at 5.42 mm/day. Visitors planning outdoor activities around that period should allow for rain in their preparations; the average does not say how often rain falls or guarantee wet conditions on a given day. For visitors prioritising lower average rainfall, April is the conditional option in these figures, with a mean daily amount of 1.63 mm/day. This is a daily mean, not a monthly total, and lower average rainfall does not guarantee dry days. The unweighted mean across monthly rainfall averages is 3.61 mm/day.

Sunshine

Mean daily sunshine duration is highest in June, at 13.01 hours/day, which may help visitors weighing daylight outdoor plans. At the other end, December averages 1.92 hours/day per day. Sunshine duration is not the same as day length, and these monthly averages cannot promise the conditions on a particular date. The unweighted mean of the monthly sunshine averages is 7.41 hours/day per day. It summarizes the calendar-month figures but is not a day-weighted annual average.

Snow

Mean daily snowfall is highest in January, at 12.52 mm/day; the unweighted mean across monthly snowfall averages is 3.34 mm/day. These amounts describe daily averages, not monthly totals. They do not establish how many days have snow, snow depth or cover, or whether conditions suit skiing.

Best Travel Time Guide for Kristiansand, Norway: Ideal Seasons and Weather Insights

If cooler monthly mean conditions are your priority, January is the option indicated by the lowest monthly mean, 1.5 °C; this is not a daytime maximum or a forecast for your travel dates. Visitors seeking the highest mean daily sunshine may instead consider June, averaging 13.01 hours/day per day, while remembering that sunshine duration is not day length. For lower average rainfall, April is a conditional choice, with mean daily rainfall of 1.63 mm/day. If travelling in October, when the mean daily amount is 5.42 mm/day, plan for the possibility of rain; neither average gives the frequency of wet days or guarantees the weather on a visit.

Snowfall averages are also useful context: mean daily snowfall is highest in January, at 12.52 mm/day. This does not tell visitors how many snowy days to expect or establish snow cover, depth or skiing conditions, so it should not be treated as a measure of on-the-ground winter access.

Climate Data Overview for Kristiansand, Norway

Explore the comprehensive climate data for Kristiansand, Norway. This detailed table provides valuable insights into temperature variations, precipitation levels, and seasonal changes, helping you understand the unique weather patterns of this region.

Month	Average: Temperature °C	Rain (mm) / day	Snow (mm) / day	Sunshine (h) / day
Jan	1.5	2.86	12.52	2.40
Feb	1.7	2.92	9.64	4.24
Mar	3.0	2.02	7.13	6.97
Apr	6.2	1.63	1.02	10.21
May	10.9	2.89	0.06	11.57
Jun	15.1	3.12	0.00	13.01
Jul	16.6	3.32	0.00	12.49
Aug	15.7	4.53	0.00	10.69
Sep	13.5	5.09	0.00	7.95
Oct	9.3	5.42	0.84	4.81
Nov	5.5	5.34	2.79	2.68
Dec	3.0	4.23	6.10	1.92
Average	8.5	3.61	3.34	7.41