Climate - Mandal (Norway)

In Mandal, there is a temperate climate, with cold winters and mild summers.
The city is located in the extreme south of Norway, in Agder County. We are in a transition zone between the more continental climate of the Baltic Sea and the milder but more humid climate of the North Sea coast.

The winter is cold and cloudy.
There are quite mild periods, more or less long depending on the winter, in which Atlantic currents prevail, the temperature exceeds freezing, it often rains and the wind blows.
There are also colder periods, when it can snow, and the temperature can drop below freezing.
On the coldest nights of the year, the temperature typically drops to around -10 °C (14 °F), but can sometimes drop lower. In January 1942, it even dropped to -25.5 °C (-14 °F).

The summer is mild, with fairly frequent rains. The days are very long.
When it's not raining, there are pleasant days, with highs around 20 °C (68 °F). At times, there can be warm days, in which the temperature reaches or exceeds 25 °C (77 °F). In July 2014, the temperature reached 28 °C (82.5 °F), while in July 2018 and 2019, it reached 27.5 °C (81.5 °F).

The latitude of Mandal is 58°02'N. On the shortest day of the year, December 21st, the sun rises at 9:14 am and sets at 3:41 pm. On the longest day, June 21, the sun rises at 4:26 am and sets at 10:37 pm. The white nights, in which it is not completely dark even at midnight, occur from May 20 to July 23.



In summer, in this stretch of coast facing south, the sunshine amount is quite good, and better than in the rest of Norway. On fine days, and the sea breeze is not too cool, you can sunbathe on Sjøsanden beach.

Best Time

The best time to visit Mandal is the summer, from June to August, since it is the mildest season. However, you must take into account some rainy days and a bit of cold at night.

Mandal - Climate data

In Mandal, the average temperature of the coldest month (February) is of 1.0 °C (33.8 °F), that of the warmest month (July) is of 16.0 °C (60.9 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
In Mandal, precipitation amounts to 1405 millimeters (55.3 inches) per year: it is therefore quite abundant. It ranges from 75 mm (3 in) in the driest month (April) to 180 mm (7.1 in) in the wettest one (October). Here is the average precipitation.
At Mandal, the sea temperature ranges from 5 °C (41 °F) in February, March to 16.5 °C (62 °F) in August. Here are the average sea temperatures.
In Mandal, there are on average around 1705 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Mandal - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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In January, the weather in Mandal is usually cold. The average temperature is of 1.4 °C (34 °F), with a minimum of -0.8 °C (30.6 °F) and a maximum of 3.5 °C (38.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -8 °C (17.5 °F). However, it dropped to -15.1 °C (4.8 °F) in January 2016.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 8.5 °C (47 °F). However, it reached 12.6 °C (54.7 °F) in January 1992.
Precipitation amounts to 140 mm (5.5 in), distributed over 17 days.
The day lasts on average 7 hours and 20 minutes. So the days are short.
There is an average of 1 hour of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 14% of the time.
The average sea temperature is of 6 °C (43 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In February, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Mandal is usually cold. The average temperature is of 1.0 °C (34 °F), with a minimum of -1.2 °C (29.8 °F) and a maximum of 3.3 °C (37.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -8 °C (17.5 °F). However, it dropped to -15 °C (5 °F) in February 2001.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 9 °C (48 °F). However, it reached 13.6 °C (56.5 °F) in February 2019.
Precipitation amounts to 120 mm (4.7 in), distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 2 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 22% of the time.
The average sea temperature is of 5 °C (41 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In March, the weather in Mandal is usually cold. The average temperature is of 2.9 °C (37 °F), with a minimum of 0.2 °C (32.3 °F) and a maximum of 5.6 °C (42 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -5.5 °C (22 °F). However, it dropped to -12.6 °C (9.3 °F) in March 2005.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 11.5 °C (53 °F). However, it reached 20.9 °C (69.6 °F) in March 2012.
Precipitation amounts to 95 mm (3.7 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 3.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 29% of the time.
The average sea temperature is of 5 °C (41 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In April, the weather in Mandal is usually quite cold. The average temperature is of 6.3 °C (43 °F), with a minimum of 3.2 °C (37.7 °F) and a maximum of 9.5 °C (49 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -2 °C (28.5 °F). However, it dropped to -4.8 °C (23.4 °F) in April 1996.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 16 °C (61 °F). However, it reached 21.5 °C (70.7 °F) in April 1993.
Precipitation amounts to 75 mm (3 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 41% of the time.
The average sea temperature is of 6.5 °C (43.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In May, the weather in Mandal is usually mild. The average temperature is of 10.5 °C (51 °F), with a minimum of 6.9 °C (44.5 °F) and a maximum of 14.1 °C (57.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 1.5 °C (34.5 °F). However, it dropped to -0.7 °C (30.7 °F) in May 2012.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 21 °C (70 °F). However, it reached 25.7 °C (78.3 °F) in May 2010.
Precipitation amounts to 80 mm (3.1 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 16 hours and 50 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 45% of the time.
The average sea temperature is of 9.5 °C (49 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In June, the weather in Mandal is usually mild. The average temperature is of 13.7 °C (57 °F), with a minimum of 10.2 °C (50.3 °F) and a maximum of 17.3 °C (63.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6 °C (43 °F). However, it dropped to 3 °C (37.4 °F) in June 2000.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23 °C (73.5 °F). However, it reached 27.4 °C (81.3 °F) in June 1995.
Precipitation amounts to 95 mm (3.7 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 18 hours and 5 minutes. So the days are very long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 51% of the time.
The average sea temperature is of 13 °C (55.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In July, the warmest month of the year, the weather in Mandal is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 16.0 °C (61 °F), with a minimum of 12.6 °C (54.6 °F) and a maximum of 19.5 °C (67.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8.5 °C (47 °F). However, it dropped to 6.6 °C (43.9 °F) in July 1995.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 24.5 °C (76.5 °F). However, it reached 28.1 °C (82.6 °F) in July 2014.
Precipitation amounts to 80 mm (3.1 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 17 hours and 20 minutes. So the days are very long.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 50% of the time.
The average sea temperature is of 15.5 °C (60.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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In August, the weather in Mandal is usually very mild. The average temperature is of 15.9 °C (61 °F), with a minimum of 12.6 °C (54.7 °F) and a maximum of 19.1 °C (66.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8 °C (46.5 °F). However, it dropped to 5.8 °C (42.4 °F) in August 2004.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 23.5 °C (74.5 °F). However, it reached 28.8 °C (83.8 °F) in August 1997.
Precipitation amounts to 110 mm (4.3 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 15 hours and 10 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 48% of the time.
The average sea temperature is of 16.5 °C (62 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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In September, the weather in Mandal is usually mild. The average temperature is of 12.8 °C (55 °F), with a minimum of 10 °C (50 °F) and a maximum of 15.6 °C (60 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5 °C (41 °F). However, it dropped to 2 °C (35.6 °F) in September 1995.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 20 °C (68.5 °F). However, it reached 23.5 °C (74.3 °F) in September 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 135 mm (5.3 in), distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 36% of the time.
The average sea temperature is of 15 °C (59 °F). Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.

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In October, the weather in Mandal is usually quite mild. The average temperature is of 8.4 °C (47 °F), with a minimum of 6.1 °C (43 °F) and a maximum of 10.8 °C (51.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 0 °C (32 °F). However, it dropped to -5.3 °C (22.5 °F) in October 2003.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 15 °C (59 °F). However, it reached 17.6 °C (63.7 °F) in October 2015.
Precipitation amounts to 180 mm (7.1 in), distributed over 16 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 3 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 30% of the time.
The average sea temperature is of 12.5 °C (54.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In November, the weather in Mandal is usually quite cold. The average temperature is of 4.7 °C (40 °F), with a minimum of 2.8 °C (37 °F) and a maximum of 6.7 °C (44 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -3 °C (26 °F). However, it dropped to -8.2 °C (17.2 °F) in November 2010.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 11 °C (52 °F). However, it reached 15.4 °C (59.7 °F) in November 2017.
Precipitation amounts to 145 mm (5.7 in), distributed over 16 days.
The day lasts on average 7 hours and 55 minutes. So the days are short.
There are on average 2 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 23% of the time.
The average sea temperature is of 10 °C (50 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.

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In December, the weather in Mandal is usually cold. The average temperature is of 2.2 °C (36 °F), with a minimum of 0 °C (32.1 °F) and a maximum of 4.3 °C (39.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -7 °C (19 °F). However, it dropped to -16.1 °C (3 °F) in December 2010.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 9.5 °C (48.5 °F). However, it reached 12.4 °C (54.3 °F) in December 1995.
Precipitation amounts to 145 mm (5.7 in), distributed over 15 days.
The day lasts on average 6 hours and 35 minutes. So the days are short. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There is an average of 1 hour of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 15% of the time.
The average sea temperature is of 7.5 °C (45.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.