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NorwayThe weather in May in Kristiansand
It's cool to moderate in May in Kristiansand with an average temperature of 15°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 11°C to a high of 20°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 3°C and 10°C.
Looking for sun and warm weather? May isn’t a good month to be in Kristiansand. The temperatures are too low for a warm stay this month.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May 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 2018, Kristiansand reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 6°C in 2021. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -2°C to a highest value of 17°C.
Water temperature
The water temperature at Kristiansand is 15°C this month. This is probably too cold to swim without protective gear.
Rainfall amount
In May, there is an average of 74 mm of precipitation, spread over 10 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Daily weather in May for Kristiansand
Click on any day in May 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.
May weather comparison
| Kristiansand | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 15°C | 22°C |
| Max. temperature | 20°C | 28°C |
| Min. temperature | 3°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 74 mm | 105 mm |
| Rainy days | 10 days | 14 days |
Start of May
The month of May starts in Kristiansand with cool temps, averaging around 13°C during the day and nights around 5°C.
Mid May
By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 16°C, with nights around 8°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Kristiansand is around 19°C, while nighttime temps are about 10°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 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in May in Kristiansand, Norway. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in May in Kristiansand
Temperature in May in Kristiansand over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May 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 May in Kristiansand
Total precipitation in May in Kristiansand over the years
Daily UV index in May in Kristiansand
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May 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.