When is the best time to go to Kristiansand?

When is the best time to go to Kristiansand? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Kristiansand are June, July, August and September
  • On average, the warmest months are July and August
  • The rainiest months are August, September, October, November and December
  • August is the best month for swimming


Annual weather in Kristiansand

For full information about the climate and weather in Kristiansand a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 34°F/38°F
6.3in
February 32°F/36°F
6in
March 36°F/41°F
4.2in
April 43°F/49°F
2.7in
May 50°F/56°F
4.7in
June 58°F/63°F
4.3in
July 61°F/67°F
5.2in
August 59°F/67°F
7.3in
September 54°F/61°F
6.6in
October 49°F/52°F
8in
November 43°F/47°F
7.4in
December 38°F/41°F
7.8in


Weather and climate in Kristiansand

Kristiansand enjoys a temperate oceanic climate (with warm summer) in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Kristiansand is 52°F (ranging from 36°F in february to 67°F in july). Annual rainfall is 70.2in, with a minimum of 2.7in in april and a maximum of 8in in october.
  • Between the months of january and april the climate is the worst possible. In average, on the morning it is 43°F and it rains in april about 2.7in.
  • In may the climate is just OK. At lunchtime, it's 56°F in average.
  • From june to august the climate is beautiful. The temperature rises to 67°F and it rains about 29% of the time in august.
  • In the month of september the climate is correct. the thermometer goes up to 61°F°C and you can expect to have 6.6in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • From october to november the climate is not good. By early evening, the temperature averages 43°F and it rains about 7.4in each month.
  • In the month of december the climate is very bad. By early evening, the temperature averages 40°F and it rains about 7.8in each month.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in Kristiansand

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Kristiansand: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Sea temperature

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Kristiansand

Find out when Kristiansand has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Kristiansand

  • Very low season in Kristiansand
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February, March, November and December.
  • Low season in Kristiansand
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: April, May, September and October.
  • High season in Kristiansand
    The number of visitors to Kristiansand is high in: June and August.
  • Peak season in Kristiansand
    The largest number of tourists visiting Kristiansand is during: July.

Figure: Visitor index for Kristiansand month by month



Best time for low prices in Kristiansand

Average prices of hotels in Kristiansand month by month

Generally, January is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Kristiansand. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, July is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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Average price for flights to Kristiansand

A return flight between London and Kristiansand is generally cheaper if you go in november ($ 181 on average): this is the best time for travellers on a tight budget. In contrast, you may end up paying $ 101 more for your airline ticket to Kristiansand if you go in july.

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Average price of hiring a car in Kristiansand

On average, it costs $ 59 per day to hire a car in Kristiansand. This price varies by $ 25 depending on the month. In october, hiring a car costs an average of $ 52 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in august is $ 76.

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