AI-generatedKristiansand Municipality at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Aug
- Warmest month
- Jul · 19°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 17.7°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,850 h
- Rain a year
- 1,236 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 12 m
Climate in Kristiansand Municipality
Kristiansand Municipality has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 19 °C, while January is the coolest at 3 °C. With around 1,850 hours of sunshine a year, Kristiansand Municipality is moderately sunny; May is the sunniest month with 8.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: April – August
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 8°
- Midday, 13:00: about 11°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 11°
- Evening, 20:00: about 10°
- Night, 23:00: about 9°
08:0118:26
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:36–08:56 · evening 17:31–18:51
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:21–07:36 · evening 18:51–19:06
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Kristiansand Municipality in October?
In October, Kristiansand Municipality is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 12.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 140 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kristiansand Municipality.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 26 min08:01 – 18:26
- UV index
- 1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 23 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 69 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2Europe/Oslo
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %3 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %18 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Kristiansand Municipality
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 11.7 – 13.5 °C
Swimming season: Never above 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Kristiansand Municipality ranges from 4.0 °C in February to 17.7 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in July. From September to February the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 16.9 and 18.7 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 5.4° | 4.4° | 6.7° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 4.0° | 2.6° | 5.7° | cold |
| MarchMar | 4.2° | 3.0° | 5.1° | cold |
| AprilApr | 6.2° | 5.2° | 7.2° | cold |
| MayMay | 10.1° | 9.2° | 11.5° | cold |
| JuneJun | 14.2° | 12.9° | 15.9° | cold |
| JulyJul | 16.9° | 15.4° | 18.5° | cold |
| AugustAug | 17.7° | 16.9° | 18.7° | fresh |
| SeptemberSep | 15.7° | 14.7° | 16.4° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 12.5° | 11.7° | 13.5° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 9.7° | 8.6° | 11.0° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 7.2° | 5.7° | 8.5° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Kristiansand Municipality
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 3.2 of 10.4 hours of daylight in Kristiansand Municipality, 31 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Kristiansand Municipality
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 1 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 6).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- over 2 h
- Fair skin
- over 2 h
- Light brown skin
- over 2 h
- Olive skin
- over 2 h
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Kristiansand Municipality: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Kristiansand Municipality has about 16 rainy days with 140 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Kristiansand Municipality
How breezy and how cloudy Kristiansand Municipality is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Kristiansand Municipality typically peaks at 23 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Sep – Jun.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 69 % of the sky over Kristiansand Municipality: mostly cloudy, with about 3.2 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Snow in Kristiansand Municipality
When Kristiansand Municipality is likely to be white: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Kristiansand Municipality.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Kristiansand Municipality
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
CoolOctober: nights around 8°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in February (0°), the warmest in August (14°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 4 | 3° | 0° | 5.4° | 1.6 h | 15 | 125 |
| FebruaryFeb | 8 | 3° | 0° | 4.0° | 2.6 h | 12 | 93 |
| MarchMar | 17 | 5° | 1° | 4.2° | 4.8 h | 11 | 76 |
| AprilApr | 24 | 9° | 4° | 6.2° | 7.0 h | 11 | 62 |
| MayMay | 29 | 13° | 8° | 10.1° | 8.7 h | 11 | 77 |
| JuneJun | 29 | 17° | 11° | 14.2° | 8.6 h | 11 | 85 |
| JulyJul | 28 | 19° | 14° | 16.9° | 8.6 h | 12 | 92 |
| AugustAug | 24 | 19° | 14° | 17.7° | 7.4 h | 13 | 116 |
| SeptemberSep | 14 | 16° | 12° | 15.7° | 5.1 h | 13 | 117 |
| OctoberOct | 4 | 11° | 8° | 12.5° | 3.2 h | 16 | 140 |
| NovemberNov | 4 | 7° | 4° | 9.7° | 1.7 h | 16 | 132 |
| DecemberDec | 5 | 4° | 2° | 7.2° | 1.2 h | 15 | 122 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
58.15° N, 8.00° E · 12 m · Europe/Oslo
Best time to visit Kristiansand Municipality
The best time to visit Kristiansand Municipality is from April to August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 17.7 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from June to July. Rain is most frequent from August to February; the wettest month is October with 140 mm.
Kristiansand Municipality through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Kristiansand Municipality in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 5–13 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Kristiansand Municipality in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 17–19 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Kristiansand Municipality in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 7–16 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 3 h of sun a day
- 44 rainy days in all
Kristiansand Municipality in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 3–4 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 2 h of sun a day
- 42 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Kristiansand Municipality for you.
Your best months: May – July
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Kristiansand Municipality
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
May has the better holiday weather in Kristiansand Municipality: score 29 against 4. In May, days are 2 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 2 °C cooler in May. May has 5 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 4 | 29better |
| Day high | 11° | 13° |
| Night low | 8° | 8° |
| Sea | 12.5° | 10.1° |
| Sunshine | 3.2 h | 8.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 16 | 11better |
| Rainfall | 140 mm | 77 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Jun – Jul
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Aug – Feb
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Nov – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
Kristiansand Municipality month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
4January3° · Sea 5° · 2 h
In January, Kristiansand Municipality is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sea averages 5.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 15 days, totalling 125 mm. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kristiansand Municipality.
Kristiansand Municipality in January8February3° · Sea 4° · 3 h
In February, Kristiansand Municipality is cold: daytime highs average 3 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (0 °C). The sea averages 4.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 12 days, totalling 93 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kristiansand Municipality.
Kristiansand Municipality in February17March5° · Sea 4° · 5 h
In March, Kristiansand Municipality is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 4.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 76 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kristiansand Municipality.
Kristiansand Municipality in March24April9° · Sea 6° · 7 h
In April, Kristiansand Municipality is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 6.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 62 mm in total. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kristiansand Municipality.
Kristiansand Municipality in April29May13° · Sea 10° · 9 h
In May, Kristiansand Municipality is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 10.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 77 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kristiansand Municipality.
Kristiansand Municipality in May29June17° · Sea 14° · 9 h
In June, Kristiansand Municipality is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 14.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 85 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kristiansand Municipality.
Kristiansand Municipality in June28July19° · Sea 17° · 9 h
In July, Kristiansand Municipality is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 16.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 92 mm in total. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kristiansand Municipality.
Kristiansand Municipality in July24August19° · Sea 18° · 7 h
In August, Kristiansand Municipality is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 17.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 116 mm in total. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kristiansand Municipality.
Kristiansand Municipality in August14September16° · Sea 16° · 5 h
In September, Kristiansand Municipality is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 15.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 117 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kristiansand Municipality.
Kristiansand Municipality in September4October11° · Sea 13° · 3 h
In October, Kristiansand Municipality is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 12.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 140 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kristiansand Municipality.
Kristiansand Municipality in October4November7° · Sea 10° · 2 h
In November, Kristiansand Municipality is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 9.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 132 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kristiansand Municipality.
Kristiansand Municipality in November5December4° · Sea 7° · 1 h
In December, Kristiansand Municipality is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 7.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 122 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kristiansand Municipality.
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Kristiansand Municipality vs. Hirtshals
In October the holiday weather in Kristiansand Municipality and Hirtshals is about equally good (score 4 vs. 8). During the day Hirtshals is 1 °C warmer than Kristiansand Municipality. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Kristiansand Municipality | Hirtshals |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 4 | 8 |
| Daytime high | 11° | 12° |
| Sea | 13° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 16 | 14 |
| Best time | Apr – Aug | Apr – Jul |
Through the year
Norway in October: the best places
In October, Kristiansand Municipality ranks 9 of 18 destinations in this country.
- Oslo9°12°20
- 2Stavanger11°13°14
- 3Lillehammer7°14
- 4Bergen10°13°12
- 5Kirkenes4°8°11
- 6Drammen10°12°10
- 7Fredrikstad Municipality10°12°9
- 8Trondheim8°11°6
- 9Kristiansand MunicipalityThis page11°13°4
Planning a trip to Kristiansand Municipality
Weather for your travel dates
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Kristiansand Municipality in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Kristiansand Municipality has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 29) and its weakest during October half-term (score 4).
- 22
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 8 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 29
May half-term
May – Jun
PoorBest holidays
- 14 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 8.7 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
- 25
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 19 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 4
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 11 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 3.2 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 5
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 4 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 1.4 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 1 h 35 min
- Distance
- 920 km
- Time zone
- UTC+2
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Kristiansand Municipality
When is the best time to visit Kristiansand Municipality?
The best time to visit Kristiansand Municipality is from April to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Kristiansand Municipality?
The sea temperature in Kristiansand Municipality ranges from 4.0 °C in February to 17.7 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Kristiansand Municipality in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 12.5 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Kristiansand Municipality?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 19 °C and nights around 14 °C. January is the coolest month at 3 °C.
When does it rain most in Kristiansand Municipality?
Rain is most frequent from August to February; the wettest month is October with 140 mm. The driest month is April with 62 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Kristiansand Municipality get?
Kristiansand Municipality gets around 1,850 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 8.7 hours a day; in December there are 1.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Kristiansand Municipality in?
Kristiansand Municipality uses the time zone Europe/Oslo: UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Kristiansand Municipality?
A nonstop flight from London to Kristiansand Municipality takes about 1 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 920 km.
Which school holidays are best for Kristiansand Municipality?
Kristiansand Municipality has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 29) and its weakest during October half-term (score 4). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 22, May half-term 29, Summer holidays 25, October half-term 4, Christmas holidays 5.
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