Climate Overview
The climate in Kristiansund is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 1898mm 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, June. The coldest months are January, February, March, when temperatures can drop to 0°C. Kristiansund experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.
Temperature
Kristiansund sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 0°C to 16°C. August is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 16°C with a mean of 14°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 0°C and the daily average is 1°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Kristiansund is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1898mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 158mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 230mm of rainfall. December and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 89mm. That's 141mm less than September, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Kristiansund receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 312cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 76cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
Kristiansund is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/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 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Seasons
91 days until Autumn
It is currently summer in Kristiansund, which began on June 21, 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 16°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 0°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 91 days from now.
Spring
Temperatures range from 0 to 10°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 368mm across the season with a monthly average of 123mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.
Summer
Temperatures range from 10 to 16°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 386mm across the season with a monthly average of 129mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.
Autumn
Temperatures range from 3 to 14°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 570mm across the season with a monthly average of 190mm. Expect around 26cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.
Winter
Temperatures range from 0 to 4°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 575mm across the season with a monthly average of 192mm. Expect around 191cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.
Monthly Climate Data
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.
