Best Time to Visit Kristiansand
Best time: Jul, Jun, Aug, May.
Jul is warmest (20°C high); Nov is rainiest (181 mm).
Kristiansand weather by month
| Month | High °C | Low °C | Rain mm | Sun hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2.3 | -2.5 | 151 | 0.7 |
| Feb | 2.4 | -2.9 | 104 | 1.7 |
| Mar | 4.7 | -0.8 | 113 | 3.5 |
| Apr | 8.6 | 1.7 | 67 | 6 |
| May | 14.2 | 6.3 | 74 | 8.1 |
| Jun | 17.8 | 10.2 | 82 | 8.8 |
| Jul | 20 | 12.1 | 83 | 8.2 |
| Aug | 19.4 | 11.8 | 114 | 6.8 |
| Sep | 15.3 | 8.7 | 155 | 4.2 |
| Oct | 10.8 | 5.5 | 176 | 2.2 |
| Nov | 6.4 | 1.6 | 181 | 0.9 |
| Dec | 3.5 | -1.4 | 146 | 0.5 |
Average high temperature
Best months by activity
Overall: JulJunAugMay
Beaches: JulJunMayApr
Hiking: MayJunJul
Sightseeing: JunJulMayAug
Kristiansand quick facts
What to pack
Cold months (Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov, Dec): warm layers and a coat.
Wet months (Jan, Feb, Mar, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec): raincoat and umbrella.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Kristiansand?
Jul, Jun, Aug, May.
What is the rainiest month?
Nov, about 181 mm.
What is the warmest month?
Jul, with average highs of 20°C.
Where to stay
See Kristiansand hotels · Book Kristiansand tours & activities
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Climate data: Open-Meteo Historical (ERA5), 1991–2020 climate normals.
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