Kristiansand Municipality
City in Norway
Kristiansand Municipality is a city in Norway with a population of 119287 in 2026. Located 251 km from Oslo, it draws visitors to sights such as Kristiansand Cathedral and Kristiansand Zoo and Amusement Park.
What to see
Visitors can explore the local architecture at Kristiansand Cathedral. Families and travelers also visit the Kristiansand Zoo and Amusement Park.
When to go
The warmest months are June, July, and August, with daily highs reaching 17 °C to 19 °C and lows of 11 °C to 13 °C. Rainfall occurs throughout the year, with July seeing 99 mm of rain over about 14 days and August recording 124 mm over about 14 days. Colder months include January and December, where daily highs average 3 °C to 4 °C and lows drop to 0 °C, accompanied by higher precipitation such as 18 days of rain in January and 20 days in December.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Kristiansand Airport, located 8 km from the city. The city is 251 km from Oslo.
Top sights in Kristiansand Municipality
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 19 °C. The wettest is October, with about 189 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 3 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 4 |
| Average low, °C | 0 | -1 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Rainfall, mm | 154 | 97 | 107 | 71 | 79 | 81 | 99 | 124 | 148 | 189 | 171 | 137 |
| Rainy days | 18 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Kristiansand Municipality (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
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