AI-generatedMandal at a glance
- Best time
- May – Aug
- Warmest month
- Aug · 18°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 17.3°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,010 h
- Rain a year
- 1,488 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC+1 / UTC+2
- Elevation
- 11 m
Climate in Mandal
Mandal has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 18 °C, while February is the coolest at 4 °C. With around 2,010 hours of sunshine a year, Mandal is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 9.7 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Mandal
The best time to visit Mandal is from May to August. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in August it only reaches 17.3 °C. Rain is frequent from September to February; the wettest month is October with 163 mm.
Mandal through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Mandal in spring
Mar – May
Poor
- 5–12 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 36 rainy days in all
Mandal in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 15–18 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 9.3 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Mandal in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 8–16 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 3.7 h of sun a day
- 46 rainy days in all
Mandal in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 4–6 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 2.0 h of sun a day
- 45 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Sep – Feb
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Nov – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: May – July
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: May – August
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 9°
- Midday, 13:00: about 11°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 12°
- Evening, 20:00: about 10°
- Night, 23:00: about 9°
08:0318:29
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 07:38–08:58 · evening 17:34–18:53
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:23–07:38 · evening 18:53–19:08
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.
October in Mandal compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 13° at the start of the month to 10° at the end. The sea cools from 14° to 11°. The days get 2.4 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 13° | 10° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 7° |
| Sea | 14° | 11° |
| Daylight | 11.6 h | 9.2 h |
What is the weather like in Mandal in October?
In October, Mandal is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 12.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 163 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mandal.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 26 min08:03 – 18:29
- UV index
- 1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 22 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 72 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+2offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %0 %
- Seaweight 25 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %10 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %12 %
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
Compare two months in Mandal
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 Mandal: score 28 against 4. Daytime highs are about the same. The sea is 3 °C cooler in May. May has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 5 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 4 | 28better |
| Daytime high | 12° | 12° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 8° |
| Sea | 12.6° | 9.6° |
| Sunshine | 3.6 h | 8.9 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 16 | 13better |
| Rainfall | 163 mm | 97 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Mandal month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
3January5° · Sea 6° · 1.8 h
In January, Mandal is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 5.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.8 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 148 mm. Snow falls on about 9 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mandal.
Mandal in January7February4° · Sea 5° · 2.7 h
In February, Mandal is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 4.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.7 hours a day. Precipitation falls on about 13 days, totalling 114 mm; on about 8 of them it snows. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mandal.
Mandal in February15March5° · Sea 5° · 4.9 h
In March, Mandal is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 4.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 90 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mandal.
Mandal in March23April8° · Sea 6° · 7.1 h
In April, Mandal is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 6.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 74 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mandal.
Mandal in April28May12° · Sea 10° · 8.9 h
In May, Mandal is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 9.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 97 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mandal – and yet one of the best months here.
Mandal in May28June15° · Sea 13° · 9.7 h
In June, Mandal is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 13.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 9.7 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 107 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mandal – and yet one of the best months here.
Mandal in June27July18° · Sea 16° · 9.7 h
In July, Mandal is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 16.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 9.7 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 122 mm in total. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mandal – and yet one of the best months here.
Mandal in July24August18° · Sea 17° · 8.4 h
In August, Mandal is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 17.3 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 142 mm. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mandal – and yet one of the best months here.
Mandal in August15September16° · Sea 16° · 5.6 h
In September, Mandal is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 15.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 138 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mandal.
Mandal in September4October12° · Sea 13° · 3.6 h
In October, Mandal is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 12.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 163 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mandal.
Mandal in October3November8° · Sea 10° · 2.0 h
In November, Mandal is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 9.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 2.0 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 151 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mandal.
Mandal in November4December6° · Sea 8° · 1.4 h
In December, Mandal is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 7.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 1.4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 143 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Mandal.
Mandal in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Mandal
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°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 8°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in February (1°), the warmest in August (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in August. 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 | 3 | 5° | 1° | 5.9° | 1.8 h | 16 | 148 |
| FebruaryFeb | 7 | 4° | 1° | 4.7° | 2.7 h | 13 | 114 |
| MarchMar | 15 | 5° | 2° | 4.7° | 4.9 h | 12 | 90 |
| AprilApr | 23 | 8° | 5° | 6.2° | 7.1 h | 11 | 74 |
| MayMay | 28 | 12° | 8° | 9.6° | 8.9 h | 13 | 97 |
| JuneJun | 28 | 15° | 11° | 13.3° | 9.7 h | 12 | 107 |
| JulyJul | 27 | 18° | 14° | 16.2° | 9.7 h | 13 | 122 |
| AugustAug | 24 | 18° | 15° | 17.3° | 8.4 h | 15 | 142 |
| SeptemberSep | 15 | 16° | 12° | 15.5° | 5.6 h | 14 | 138 |
| OctoberOct | 4 | 12° | 8° | 12.6° | 3.6 h | 16 | 163 |
| NovemberNov | 3 | 8° | 5° | 9.9° | 2.0 h | 16 | 151 |
| DecemberDec | 4 | 6° | 3° | 7.5° | 1.4 h | 15 | 143 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), 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
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Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Mandal
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 11.8 – 13.6 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Mandal ranges from 4.7 °C in February to 17.3 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
From October 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 16.1 and 18.2 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 5.9° | 5.0° | 6.7° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 4.7° | 3.5° | 5.9° | cold |
| MarchMar | 4.7° | 4.1° | 5.3° | cold |
| AprilApr | 6.2° | 5.4° | 7.0° | cold |
| MayMay | 9.6° | 8.5° | 10.9° | cold |
| JuneJun | 13.3° | 12.2° | 14.5° | cold |
| JulyJul | 16.2° | 14.7° | 17.6° | cold |
| AugustAug | 17.3° | 16.1° | 18.2° | fresh |
| SeptemberSep | 15.5° | 14.7° | 16.3° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 12.6° | 11.8° | 13.6° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 9.9° | 8.8° | 11.0° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 7.5° | 6.1° | 8.6° | cold |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Mandal
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 3.6 of 10.4 hours of daylight in Mandal, 35 % of the daylight hours.
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.
Rain
Rain in Mandal: 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, Mandal has about 16 rainy days with 163 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Mandal
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 the time, 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.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Mandal
How breezy and how cloudy Mandal 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 Mandal typically peaks at 22 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 – Mar.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 72 % of the sky over Mandal: mostly cloudy, with about 3.6 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
Snow in Mandal
When Mandal 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 Mandal.
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.
Planning a trip to Mandal
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Mandal 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.
Mandal has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 28) and its weakest during October half-term (score 4).
- 21
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- Sea 6 °C
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 28
May half-term
May – Jun
PoorBest holidays
- 13 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 9.1 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 25
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 18 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 14 rainy days a month
- 4
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 12 °C by day
- Sea 13 °C
- 3.6 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 4
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 5 °C by day
- Sea 7 °C
- 1.6 h of sun a day
- 16 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
- 890 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.
Good to know: Norway
- Currency
- Norwegian Krone (NOK)
- Languages
- Norwegian, Norwegian Bokmål, Norwegian Nynorsk
- Sockets
- Type C, F · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +47
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Mandal vs Kristiansand
In October the holiday weather in Mandal and Kristiansand is about equally good (score 4 vs 5). During the day it is about as warm in Kristiansand as in Mandal. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Mandal | Kristiansand |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 4 | 5 |
| Daytime high | 12° | 12° |
| Sea | 13° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 16 | 16 |
| Best time | May – Aug | Jul |
Through the year
Best places in the country
Norway in October: the best places
In October, Mandal ranks 26 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 26MandalThis page12°13°4
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Frequently asked questions about Mandal
When is the best time to visit Mandal?
The best time to visit Mandal is from May to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Mandal?
The sea temperature in Mandal ranges from 4.7 °C in February to 17.3 °C in August. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Mandal in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 12.6 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Mandal?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 18 °C and nights around 15 °C. February is the coolest month at 4 °C.
When does it rain most in Mandal?
Rain is frequent from September to February; the wettest month is October with 163 mm. The driest month is April with 74 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Mandal get?
Mandal gets around 2,010 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 9.7 hours a day; in December there are 1.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Mandal in?
Mandal is on UTC+1 in January and UTC+2 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Mandal?
A nonstop flight from London to Mandal takes about 1 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 890 km.
Which school holidays are best for Mandal?
Mandal has its best school-holiday weather during May half-term (score 28) and its weakest during October half-term (score 4). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 21, May half-term 28, summer holidays 25, October half-term 4, Christmas holidays 4.