Climate Insights for Kristiansund

The climate in Kristiansund is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 1708mm of precipitation falls per year. Kristiansund receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kristiansund is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 3°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 91cm accumulating over the season.

Kristiansund sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 3°C to 15°C. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 15°C with a mean of 14°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 4°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Kristiansund is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1708mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 142mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 235mm of rainfall. December and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 68mm. That's 166mm less than October, 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 91cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 24cm.

Kristiansund is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 35km/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 42km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 28km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 14km/h gap 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 41km/h in winter, 34km/h in spring, 30km/h in summer, 36km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Kristiansund, which began on March 20, 2026. Kristiansund is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 15°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 3°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kristiansund 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.