Kristiansand in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Kristiansand in may 2025
The weather in Kristiansand in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
tolerable weather 0.7cm
Weather at 6am
50°F
Clear/Sunny
37% of time
28%
16%
13%
Weather at 12pm
56°F
Clear/Sunny
42% of time
21%
21%
11%
Weather at 6pm
54°F
Clear/Sunny
43% of time
23%
21%
8%
Weather at 3am
47°F
41%
25%
15%
11%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Kristiansand in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Kristiansand in may.
The climate of Kristiansand in may is tolerable
The weather in may in Kristiansand is wet (with 4.7in of precipitation over 8 days). Unfortunately, the weather conditions is worsening than the previous month since in april there is an average of 2.7in of rainfall over 4 days.
The climate is rather fresh in that area may, but it is livable when dressing warm. Temperatures are up to 56°F. The minimum is 50°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Kristiansand is 52°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Kristiansand in the month of may with a maximum record of 70°F in 2012 and a minimum record of 38°F in 2020.
On average, in Kristiansand, the days of may last 16:46. The sun rises at 04:02 and sunset is at 20:48.
With proper weather, the month of may is okay (but not good) to go in this city.
Kristiansand: another month?
If you can push back the dates of your trip, we advise you to go in june to Kristiansand. more information
May: another location in Norway?
If you want to go to Norway in may, there are destinations with better weather than Kristiansand:
In may, Drammen has good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Kristiansand in may
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements of the last years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 70°F (2012) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 38°F (2020) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 3 day(s) (10%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 51°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 46°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 23km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 4.7in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 8 day(s) (25%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.2in (2021) | ||||
| Snowfall | 0.7cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 77% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.3km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 41% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 15 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 04:02 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 20:48 | ||||
| Length of day | 16:46 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Kristiansand in may 2024:
50°F to 58°F
52°F to 61°F
52°F to 61°F
50°F to 56°F
49°F to 56°F
50°F to 54°F
49°F to 54°F
49°F to 58°F
49°F to 50°F
47°F to 54°F
50°F to 59°F
50°F to 59°F
50°F to 58°F
52°F to 61°F
54°F to 61°F
54°F to 59°F
52°F to 59°F
54°F to 63°F
54°F to 67°F
56°F to 65°F
58°F to 63°F
56°F to 65°F
58°F to 61°F
56°F to 63°F
59°F to 63°F
58°F to 61°F
56°F to 59°F
52°F to 56°F
54°F to 56°F
54°F to 61°F
56°F to 63°F
Map: other cities in Norway in may
Cities near Kristiansand:
| Søgne in may | bad weather |
| Lillesand in may | tolerable weather |
| Mandal in may | tolerable weather |
| Grimstad in may | tolerable weather |
| Arendal in may | tolerable weather |
| Farsund in may | bad weather |
| Flekkefjord in may | tolerable weather |
| Hidra island (Hidrasund) in may | tolerable weather |
| Risør in may | tolerable weather |
| Kragero in may | tolerable weather |
| Valle in may | tolerable weather |
| Egersund in may | bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
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Weather data for Kristiansand in may:
Weather data for Kristiansand for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Kristiansand. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Kristiansand can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Kristiansand.