The weather in August in Kristiansand

It's pleasantly warm in August in Kristiansand with an average temperature of 20°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 19°C to a high of 21°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 11°C and 14°C.

Looking for sun? August isn’t a good month to be in Kristiansand. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in August for Kristiansand, Norway. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 26°C in 2022, Kristiansand reached the highest temperature in August over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 13°C in 2016. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 5°C to a highest value of 19°C.

Water temperature

The water temperature at Kristiansand is 21°C this month. Pleasant for a swim.

Rainfall amount

In August, there is an average of 104 mm of precipitation, spread over 14 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in August for Kristiansand

Click on any day in August to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Kristiansand. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

August weather comparison

  Kristiansand New York
Average temperature 20°C 30°C
Max. temperature 21°C 31°C
Min. temperature 11°C -5°C
Total precipitation 104 mm 79 mm
Rainy days 14 days 13 days

Start of August

The month of August starts in Kristiansand with mild temps, averaging around 20°C during the day and nights around 13°C.

Mid August

By mid-August, daytime temps rise to around 21°C, with nights around 13°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.

End of August

By the end of August, the average daytime temperature in Kristiansand is around 20°C, while nighttime temps are about 12°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in August in Kristiansand, Norway. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in August in Kristiansand

Temperature in August in Kristiansand over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in August in Kristiansand, Norway. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in August in Kristiansand

Total precipitation in August in Kristiansand over the years

Daily UV index in August in Kristiansand

This chart shows the average daily UV index in August in Kristiansand, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Kristiansand by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Kristiansand. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.