NorwayWhat’s the climate like in Arendal?
The current climate in Arendal features temperatures ranging from a high of 21°C to a low of 3°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 12°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -2°C and in the warmer months around 13°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Arendal in recent years was 31°C in July 2014. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -10°C in December 2022.
On average, Arendal gets 1114 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 121 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Curious about the weather in other parts of Norway? Check out the climate and weather for spots like Oslo, Lofoten, Vesterålen, or explore other destinations in Norway.
Best time to visit Arendal?
The best time to visit Arendal for mild to warm weather is June up to September. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Arendal.
Climate Table of Arendal
The climate table of Arendal shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 4 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 14 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 12 | 7 | 3 |
| Temp. min (°C) | -1 | -1 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 3 | -2 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 128 | 115 | 67 | 32 | 64 | 64 | 69 | 95 | 94 | 122 | 139 | 125 |
| Snow (cm) | 47 | 23 | 18 | 1,2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,9 | 13 | 17 |
| UV Index | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 12°C
- Highest temperature: 21°C in June and July
- Lowest temperature: 3°C in December
- Precipitation*: 1114 mm per year, averaging 93 mm per month
- Snowfall: 121 cm per year
- Driest months: 32 mm in April, 64 mm in May and June
- Wettest months: 139 mm in November, 128 mm in January and 125 mm in December
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
Average Temperature per Month in Arendal
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Arendal, Norway. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Arendal
This graph shows how much rainfall Arendal, Norway, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Arendal
This graph shows how much snow Arendal, Norway, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Arendal
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Arendal, Norway. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Arendal
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Arendal, Norway. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Arendal
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Arendal, Norway, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Arendal
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Arendal, Norway, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average weather in Arendal by month
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