Climate Overview
The climate in Mandal is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 1454mm of precipitation falls per year. Mandal receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Mandal is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are February, January, March, when temperatures can drop to 1°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 83cm accumulating over the season.
Temperature
Mandal sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 1°C to 18°C. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 18°C with a mean of 16°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°C and an average of 3°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Mandal is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1454mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 121mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 180mm of rainfall. December and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 57mm. That's 124mm 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 83cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 29cm.
Wind
Mandal is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in August, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.
Seasons
92 days until Autumn
It is currently summer in Mandal, which began on June 21, 2026. Mandal 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 July at around 18°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in February near 1°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.
Spring
Temperatures range from 2 to 13°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 218mm for the season, averaging 73mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.
Summer
Temperatures range from 13 to 18°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 340mm across the season with a monthly average of 113mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.
Autumn
Temperatures range from 5 to 16°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 491mm across the season with a monthly average of 164mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.
Winter
Temperatures range from 1 to 7°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 405mm across the season with a monthly average of 135mm. Expect around 55cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/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 Mandal 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.
