Climate normals · 1970–2000
Kristiansand Climate
Kristiansand is a city in Norway (42) with a population of about 117,237. Its average annual temperature is 7.3°C (45°F), with roughly 1450 mm of rain per year.
7.3°C
Avg Temp
1450
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Feb
Coldest Month
Kristiansand Climate
Kristiansand has an average annual temperature of 7.3°C (45°F) and receives about 1450 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is February. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
7.3°C
Avg Temp
1450
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Feb
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 0° / 32° | 152 mm |
| February | 0° / 32° | 105 mm |
| March | 2° / 36° | 114 mm |
| April | 5° / 41° | 67 mm |
| May | 10° / 50° | 73 mm |
| June | 14° / 57° | 81 mm |
| July | 16° / 61° | 82 mm |
| August | 16° / 60° | 113 mm |
| September | 12° / 54° | 155 mm |
| October | 8° / 47° | 177 mm |
| November | 4° / 39° | 182 mm |
| December | 1° / 34° | 149 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Kristiansand
The most comfortable months to visit Kristiansand are typically July, August and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 20°C high). The coldest is February (near -3°C low). November is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Kristiansand are typically July, August and June, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Kristiansand, Norway has an average annual temperature of 7.3°C and about 1450 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is February.
In July, the hottest month, daily highs in Kristiansand average about 20°C (67°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.