The climate of Kristiansand in May is humid. An average of 119 mm precipitation is recorded over 14 days. The situation is wetter than the previous month: in April, an average of 67 mm is recorded over 11 days.
Temperatures are rather cool in Kristiansand in May, but remain tolerable with appropriate clothing. The average maximum temperature reaches 13°C, while the minimum falls to about 9°C. The month's average temperature is 11°C. These normals should be compared with the records recorded in Kristiansand in May: 21°C as a maximum in 2012 and 3°C as a minimum in 2020. We can expect about 3 days with temperatures above 18°, i.e. 10% of the month.
In May, the days last on average 16:46 in Kristiansand. The sun rises around 04:02 and sets around 20:48.
With only fair weather, the month of May is not the best month of the year, but a stay to Kristiansand in Norway remains possible depending on your priorities.
In May, the most favorable activities in Kristiansand are: Beach and swimming, Hiking and trekking, Cultural visits and heritage, Animal observation, Family and attractions, Nature and landscapes, Nightlife, Gastronomy and Boat trip and cruise.
