Climate Insights for Arendal

Southland, Norway

Hottest
July
22°C peak71°F peak
Coldest
January
-2°C low28°F low
Wettest
November
134 mm rain5.3 in rain
Best to Visit
June, July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Arendal is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 1,188 mm of precipitation falls per year. Arendal receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Arendal is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, June, August. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to -2°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 193cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Arendal is cool. The average annual temperature is 47°F and approximately 46.8 in of precipitation falls per year. Arendal receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Arendal is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, June, August. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 28°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 76in accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 2°Average: 0°Min: -2°FebMax: 4°Average: 1°Min: -2°MarMax: 6°Average: 3°Min: 0°AprMax: 11°Average: 7°Min: 3°MayMax: 16°Average: 12°Min: 8°JunMax: 20°Average: 16°Min: 12°JulMax: 22°Average: 18°Min: 13°AugMax: 20°Average: 16°Min: 12°SepMax: 17°Average: 14°Min: 10°OctMax: 12°Average: 9°Min: 6°NovMax: 6°Average: 4°Min: 2°DecMax: 4°Average: 2°Min: 0°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 36°FAverage: 33°FMin: 28°FFebMax: 39°FAverage: 34°FMin: 29°FMarMax: 44°FAverage: 37°FMin: 32°FAprMax: 52°FAverage: 44°FMin: 37°FMayMax: 61°FAverage: 54°FMin: 46°FJunMax: 68°FAverage: 61°FMin: 53°FJulMax: 71°FAverage: 64°FMin: 56°FAugMax: 68°FAverage: 61°FMin: 54°FSepMax: 63°FAverage: 56°FMin: 50°FOctMax: 53°FAverage: 48°FMin: 43°FNovMax: 44°FAverage: 40°FMin: 36°FDecMax: 39°FAverage: 36°FMin: 32°F
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Temperatures in Arendal vary considerably across the year, with a 24°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 22°C with a mean of 18°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -2°C and the daily average is 0°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Arendal vary considerably across the year, with a 43°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 71°F with a mean of 64°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 28°F and the daily average is 33°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 12°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 10°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 114mmSnow: 63mmFebPrecipitation: 89mmSnow: 38mmMarPrecipitation: 77mmSnow: 31mmAprPrecipitation: 53mmSnow: 6mmMayPrecipitation: 65mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 86mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 95mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 98mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 119mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 130mmSnow: 2mmNovPrecipitation: 134mmSnow: 18mmDecPrecipitation: 127mmSnow: 35mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 4.5inSnow (in): 25inFebPrecipitation: 3.5inSnow (in): 15inMarPrecipitation: 3inSnow (in): 12inAprPrecipitation: 2.1inSnow (in): 2inMayPrecipitation: 2.6inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 3.4inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 3.8inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 3.9inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 4.7inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 5.1inSnow (in): 1inNovPrecipitation: 5.3inSnow (in): 7inDecPrecipitation: 5inSnow (in): 14in
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Arendal is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,188 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 99 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 134 mm of rainfall. October and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 53 mm. That's 81 mm less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 193cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 63cm.Arendal is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 46.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.9 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 5.3 in of rainfall. October and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 2.1 in. That's 3.2 in less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 76in accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 25in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 15km/hFebWind Speed: 15km/hMarWind Speed: 14km/hAprWind Speed: 13km/hMayWind Speed: 12km/hJunWind Speed: 12km/hJulWind Speed: 12km/hAugWind Speed: 12km/hSepWind Speed: 13km/hOctWind Speed: 15km/hNovWind Speed: 15km/hDecWind Speed: 15km/h
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0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 9mphFebWind Speed: 9mphMarWind Speed: 8mphAprWind Speed: 8mphMayWind Speed: 8mphJunWind Speed: 8mphJulWind Speed: 7mphAugWind Speed: 7mphSepWind Speed: 8mphOctWind Speed: 9mphNovWind Speed: 9mphDecWind Speed: 9mph
Wind Speed

Arendal is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 15km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 15km/h in winter, 13km/h in spring, 12km/h in summer, 14km/h in autumn.Arendal is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 8mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 9mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 7mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 9mph in winter, 8mph in spring, 7mph in summer, 9mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan0°33°F
Feb1°34°F
Mar3°37°F
Apr7°44°F
May12°54°F
Jun16°61°F
Jul18°64°F
Aug16°61°F
Sep14°56°F
Oct9°48°F
Nov4°40°F
Dec2°36°F

The best time to visit Arendal is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 93 mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -2°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit Arendal is during June, July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 62°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.7 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 28°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Arendal based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Arendal based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-2 °C28 °F
2 °C36 °F
15 km/h9 mph
114 mm4.5 in
63 cm25 in
Feb
-2 °C29 °F
4 °C39 °F
15 km/h9 mph
89 mm3.5 in
38 cm15 in
Mar
0 °C32 °F
6 °C44 °F
14 km/h8 mph
77 mm3 in
31 cm12 in
Apr
3 °C37 °F
11 °C52 °F
13 km/h8 mph
53 mm2.1 in
6 cm2 in
May
8 °C46 °F
16 °C61 °F
12 km/h8 mph
65 mm2.6 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
12 °C53 °F
20 °C68 °F
12 km/h8 mph
86 mm3.4 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
13 °C56 °F
22 °C71 °F
12 km/h7 mph
95 mm3.8 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
12 °C54 °F
20 °C68 °F
12 km/h7 mph
98 mm3.9 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
10 °C50 °F
17 °C63 °F
13 km/h8 mph
119 mm4.7 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
6 °C43 °F
12 °C53 °F
15 km/h9 mph
130 mm5.1 in
2 cm1 in
Nov
2 °C36 °F
6 °C44 °F
15 km/h9 mph
134 mm5.3 in
18 cm7 in
Dec
0 °C32 °F
4 °C39 °F
15 km/h9 mph
127 mm5 in
35 cm14 in